Step 1/4
Cook pasta in plenty of salted boiling water, according to package instructions, for approx. 10 – 12 min. until al dente. Drain, save some pasta water, and set aside.
Step 2/4
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 eggplant
Peel onion and garlic cloves and chop finely. Dice eggplant into cubes.
Step 3/4
- large frying pan
- cooking spoon
Heat up some olive oil in a large frying pan and sauté onion and garlic for about 2 – 4 min. until translucent. Add eggplant to pan and fry for approx. 6 – 8 min. until browned on all sides and somewhat soft.
Step 4/4
- 400 ml whole peeled tomatoes
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 100 g ricotta cheese
- salt
- pepper
- basil to garnish
Add whole peeled tomatoes and thyme leaves. Boil everything over medium heat for about 5 – 8 min. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, add saved pasta water, and serve in deep plates with a dollop of ricotta and fresh basil.