Friday 26 December 2014

Fresh Pasta with Aubergine and Chorizo Salsa

Recipe is enough for four main portions

600g Fresh Pasta
1 medium Aubergine
250ml chopped tomatoes
100g sliced Chorizo sausage
2 cloves garlic
chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper

Cook pasta for 3 minutes in boiling salted water, leave it al dente.  Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
In the same pan heat olive oil, add cubed aubergine, crushed garlic and fry gently for about 6 minutes.  Add chorizo and continue to stir for about two more minutes.  Add fresh chopped tomatoes honey and seasonings and cook till aubergines are just soft.  
Add pasta to pan with sauce togethe wih the reserved pasta water. Stir till sauce thickens around pasta.  Add chopped fresh basil and serve.  Grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese make a wonderful topping.

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