
Cold pasta salad with eggplant roasted meats and feta cheese
Insalata fredda di pasta con melanzane arrostite e formaggio feta
Whole wheat tortiglioni with eggplant Grilled meats, crumbled feta, capers, and crispy whole wheat bread: a fresh and tasty pasta salad in 30 minutes.
Cold pasta eggplant and feta is the perfect match between Mediterranean flavours and contrasting consistencies: the sweetness of the eggplant Grilled meats, the savory flavor of capers and feta, and the crunch of whole wheat bread cubes make this dish irresistible. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a perfect first course for hot days, easy to customize, and perfect for taking to the office or on a picnic. Cook whole wheat tortiglioni al dente, cool them under running water and season them with extra virgin olive oil. eggplant, cut into cubes and blanched in skillet Whether grilled or cooked, they should be generously salted and left to cool to preserve their texture. The capers, once desalted, add a bold note, while the chopped feta adds creaminess and flavor. The toasted whole wheat bread cubes provide the crunch that completes the dish. For optimal results, let the cold pasta rest for at least 10-15 minutes before serving, so the flavors can meld. Add fresh mint leaves for a touch of aroma and, if desired, a squeeze of lemon to liven up the flavor. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, preferably without adding too much salt initially to avoid the feta making it too salty.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make cold pasta with eggplant and feta, start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta; then slice the stale whole wheat bread.
Step 2
Put in skillet half of the oil, add the chili pepper minced meat and breadcrumbs and brown them over medium heat-high for a few minutes, making sure they don't darken. Now the
Step 3
Then cut into thin strips about 1 cm (0.39 in) wide and then cut into cubes. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water to taste. Meanwhile, heat the other half of the oil in a skillet and add one clove of garlic.
Step 4
Let it brown over medium heat-high for 4-5 minutes, until they have taken on a nice golden colour; then remove the cloves of garlic from the skillet And season with salt to taste and pepper. Meanwhile, rinse the capers under running water to...
Step 5
Let them cool on a baking pan wide after having sprayed them with a drizzle of olive oilAt this point take a large bowl and collect all the ingredients: the diced eggplant well golden, the mint leaves that
Step 6
The golden breadcrumbs 16, the wholemeal tortiglioni 17 and, to finish, the chopped feta 20. Mix well and divide the pasta thus prepared into the serving dishes, finally garnishing with some more
Chef's Tips
The combination of Greek cheese, eggplant and mint immediately evokes Greece; however, if you prefer to stick to Italian flavours, try replacing it with diced provola and basil leaves, perhaps enriching with some cherry tomatoesVegan variation: replace the feta with a plant-based cheese or well-seasoned tofu. This dish is nutritious, high in fiber thanks to the whole-wheat pasta, and perfect for those seeking flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
- (11.29 oz) 320 g whole wheat tortiglioni
- (8.82 oz) 250 g of eggplant
- (0.71 oz) 20 g salted capers
- (3.53 oz) 100 g stale wholemeal bread
- as needed of mint
- (2.82 oz) 80 g feta
Can't find it in the US?
- salt-packed capersItalian delis or online
Capers in brine, rinsed
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