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Penne w/ eggplant & ricotta salata

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Ingredients:
1/4 cupOlive oil
2 tbspOlive oil
1 largeEggplant
Cut into ?inch
Dice
3 medGarlic cloves
1 Finely chopped leaves of
1 fresh rosemary sprig
Salt & Pepper
1 pintCherry tomatoes
1 lbsPenne rigate
1/4 lbsRicotta salata cheese
Crumbled
Procedures:
1In large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil for the pasta.
2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
3Add eggplant and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to soften and brown, about 10 minutes.
4Add half of garlic and all the rosemary and cook until the garlic is slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
5Season with salt and pepper.
6In a medium non reactive skillet, heat remaining three tablespoons of olive oil.
7Add tomatoes and cook over high heat, tossing until slightly softened, about three minutes.
8Stir in remaining garlic and season with salt and pepper.
9Salt the boiling pasta water.
10Add the penne until al dente about 13 minutes.
11Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
12Add the ricotta salata and toss.
13Add the eggplant and toss again.
14Add the tomatoes and toss gently.
15Transfer the pasta to a large warmed bowl or platter and serve immediately.