Spicy aubergine borani pasta
Italian 20 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook
- To make the garlic yoghurt, finely grate the garlic and juice the lemon. Mix it with the yoghurt, garlic paste and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Slice the aubergines into 1cm-thick rounds and arrange them on a tray. Sprinkle generously with salt and set aside for 15–20 minutes to draw out moisture. Then pat dry with a paper towel and drizzle over 2 tbsps olive oil. Air-fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp around the edges.
- Meanwhile, slice the onion and tomatoes into rings. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the spices, allowing the flavours to infuse the oil before adding the tomato paste. Cook off for one minute, then add the water to emulsify into a sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes until thick and rich. Layer with the onion and tomato rings. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes until softened.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving a small ladle of the cooking water. Toss the pasta through the tomato sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen it, if needed.
- Nestle the crispy aubergine slices into the sauce and gently fold everything together.
- Divide the pasta among bowls, add a dollop of garlic yoghurt and sprinkle over the dried mint.
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