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| Spaghetti with Roasted Eggplant and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence Show: How To Boil Water Episode: Everyday Perfection Overall User Rating:  |
Excellent roasted, rustic flavor
12/04/2004 at 11:26am
User: DEBORAH from Franklin, MA User Rating:
This recipe is very simple and has a delicious slightly roasted, true rustic Italian flavor. I find that using plenty of fresh basil and a generous amount of black pepper along with approx. 1 tsp. of dried red pepper flakes gives the sauce just the right taste; and don't skimp on the fresh garlic and olive oil either. I blend the roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and additional basil into the sauce over a low heat just before mixing in the pasta, and I use two 800 gram cans of San Marzano tomatoes. The eggplant practically melts into the sauce and isn't too overpowering for people who aren't big eggplant fans like my husband. Once, I made it without the fresh cherry tomatoes, and it was still delicious. A definate keeper.
Good
11/06/2004 at 08:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this was a fairly good recipe, but lacked something in flavor. I'm not sure what it needed. I did like the eggplant and even my husband ate it. Maybe I didn't use enough cherry tomatoes.
Incredibly Flavorful Vegetable Dish
10/31/2006 at 06:04pm
User: Marianne from Port Clyde, ME User Rating:
This one is a winner, transforming rather bland eggplant into something tasty and special. I have made it many times and it is always delicious. Thank you Tyler for another easy and satisfying recipe!
3 words. Fab U Lous
10/28/2004 at 02:09am
User: THERESA from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This was so easy and so delicious and very surprising for me, since I am eggplant-phobic. The eggplant added a wonderful creamy texture to the dish. Nothing like the bitter, semi-crunchy, weird vegetable I remembered from my childhood. I am very much a sauce-du-jar person. But this took, maybe, just five minutes more than my usual pasta meals, and was 50 times more flavorful. To make this recipe even easier, I used canned whole tomatoes that already had basil added, and used some dried basil to taste. Also, instead of mashing up garlic cloves, I used pre-minced garlic. Ok, so I used garlic-du-jar...it was still great!
Yummy
10/27/2004 at 09:13am
User: MELODY from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
This is easy and tastes great. I used more garlic and threw in some golden raisins to give it a little sweetness as well. It's good leftover too.
Restaurant Quality
10/22/2004 at 07:44am
User: EVELIN from waldorf, MD User Rating:
I made this recipe for some friends of mine and they loved it. There was one little snag; the eggplant peel was hard so we just ate the middle. I think next time I will peel the eggplant. The recipe seemed to yield for more than 4 people, which was great because it gave my friends the opportunity to fight for leftovers. It was a wonderful dinner.
very simple
10/21/2004 at 06:14pm
User: NELSON from coconut creek, FL User Rating:
this is a very simple dish, Verrrrry delicious
Wonderful!
10/20/2004 at 11:20pm
User: ELENA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
This recipe was excellent! I used fewer garlic cloves in the sauce. I used japanese eggplants since no specific type was mentioned in the recipe. It took longer than the 50 minutes indicated; it took me 75 minutes. I will definitely make it again.
Light and tasy pasta dish
10/20/2004 at 01:57pm
User: CARLY from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I gave this recipe 3 stars instead of 4 because it is unclear about the size of the cans of tomatoes you should use. Otherwise, it is a decent recipe.
Awesome!
09/13/2007 at 09:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
There aren't many recipes that I don't alter. This is one of the few! As is it turned out amazing. The eggplant turned out "melt in your mouth" good. I really enjoyed this dish.
This One Is A Keeper!!
09/09/2007 at 09:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Followed the receipe generally except I used less garlic in sauce and on the eggplant; it was fabulous! The eggplant gave the sauce a very rich and creamy texture. Very satisfying. My husband said it was the best eggplant recipe he has ever had! Will make this one often.
Cook Once, Eat Thrice!
08/29/2007 at 11:07am
User: Cindy from Graham, NC User Rating:
Excellent flavor. I made this recipe with whole wheat spaghetti for my husband and I. We ate a fabulous dinner, froze four more meals for two more dinners, and still had enough left over to pack a couple of lunches! Delicious and a great way to eat eggplant.
unique and excellent
08/06/2007 at 08:12pm
User: Andrew from Champaign, IL User Rating:
easy to make, didn't know if it would be any good when i was making it... it didn't really look that great, but it tasted awesome. definately going to make this again.
Really Good
08/06/2007 at 09:47am
User: ANNE from New york, NY User Rating:
I was really surprised at how good this was. I too added a tsp of red pepper flakes and a pich of sugar to the sauce. I think this made a really big difference. Also key to this recipe is the chopped garlic that you roast with the eggplant. Great flavor and will definitely make again.
eggplant sauce
07/12/2005 at 04:46pm
User: tim from riviera beach, FL User Rating:
this dish is great.smells greatand tastes great
Easy and Delish
07/07/2006 at 06:06pm
User: SEAN from Falls Church, VA User Rating:
Great dish.
Easy to make -- Just like on the show
07/05/2005 at 09:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We watched Tyler make this recipe on TV, and then made it afterwards ourselves. Delicious and easy!
Healthy Living Review
07/01/2007 at 05:19pm
User: Vinnette from New Rochelle, NY User Rating:
Great Recipe for healthy living. Love shaghetti...love tomatoes, not so sure about eggplants but willing to try it roasted. Great combination of spaghetti and tomato.
PERFECTION AT ITS BEST
06/27/2005 at 07:50am
User: Judi from Tiverton, RI User Rating:
This was one f the best meals I ever made. This meal was quick and easy and it was so full if flavor it practically melted in your mouth.
So good and so easy
05/23/2005 at 06:19pm
User: Diane from West Covina, 91791, CA User Rating:
This recipe was great but I did change it a bit. I roasted the cherry tomatoes just like the eggplant. I used Japanese eggplant because it is less bitter. At the end of cooking the sauce I added the tomatoes, eggplant and some capers. Everyone in my family loved it!
Great meal
05/07/2006 at 12:58pm
User: Jilian from Hampstead, NH User Rating:
This was a fabulous meal. The tomato sauce recipe is what I love the most from it. When I made it my eggplant ended up a little mushy, but that could just be remedied by cutting thicker slices next time. The flavors were fabulous and the meal was a hit.
Horrible
05/05/2005 at 04:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was officially the last time I will try one of Tyler's recipes. If you try this recipe, just please please, after you toss the eggplant with the chopped garlic (which is probably pointless), DO NOT leave any garlic pieces on the eggplant before putting in the oven. At 425 for 20 minutes, the garlic burns and gets SO horribly bitter and disgusting, and ruins the whole dish. I'm sorry but though Tyler seems nice and usually his stuff looks as though it will taste good, it never does!!!!! I am a decent cook and pretty much everything I have ever made has been met with rave reviews, with the exception of anything I've tried by Tyler! :(
Perfect
04/30/2005 at 09:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so quick and easy, but tasted delicious and looked beautiful! We found it full of great flavors. It'll be a staple from now on!
nice meal
03/11/2007 at 09:35pm
User: James from Wallingford, CT User Rating:
Very nice dish..I added some kalamata olives to the sauce at the end..gave it some nice flavor..also garlic powder on the eggplant before roasting..
Awesome
03/10/2007 at 11:50am
User: Rick from Leland, NC User Rating:
Made this for dinner last...our guests could not get enough.
delicious
02/26/2006 at 09:45am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
simple enough for a novice, but tastes way more complex. delicious.
great dish!!
01/15/2008 at 03:54pm
User: JANIE from Panama City, FL User Rating:
A quick, easy and delightfully tasty dish! Tyler's recipes are always wonderful. I "cheated" and used a jar of spaghetti sauce, but dont think the quality suffered in the least. The roasted eggplant has a great taste. If you like this dish, then try Tyler's Ultimate spaghetti and meatballs...Same premise, easy and delicious!!
AMAZING
01/11/2007 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
absolutaly pleased my family which is hard to do wonderful pasta truly! I rarely repeat dishes but this one will be an exception!!
Italian at its best
01/05/2005 at 10:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful past a dish. The smokey flavor of the eggplant goes great with the cherry tomatoes. ALways a crowd pleaser.