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                      SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP & EGGPLANT
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/2   lb           Medium sized shrimps
    4       tb           Olive oil
    4       cn           Imported crushed tomatoes
      1/4   ts           Hot red pepper flakes
    4       qt           Water
      3/4   c            Grated parmesan cheese
    1       lb           Eggplant
    1       tb           Finely chopped garlic
    1       t            Honey
      1/4   c            Coarsely chopped fresh basil
      3/4   lb           Spaghetti
 
   Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside. Trim the
   ends of the eggplant and peel it. Cut into 1/2 inch
   cubes. Heat 1 tbsps of the oil in a saucepan and add
   the garlic. Cook, stirring, without browning. Add the
   tomatoes, honey, pepper flakes, basil, flat Italian
   parsley can be substituted, salt and pepper. Stir to
   blend, cover and simmer, stirring frequently, about 15
   minutes. Heat 2 tbsps of the oil in a large nonstick
   skillet and when it is very hot, add the eggplant,
   salt and pepper. Cook the eggplant, tossing, until
   it’s nicely browned. Drain and add the eggplant to the
   tomato sauce. Stir and cover and cook for 15 minutes
   or until well blended with the sauce. Meanwhile, in
   the same nonstick skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of
   oil and add the shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook over
   high heat for one minute, stirring. Add the shrimp to
   the sauce, blend well and cook for one minute. Keep
   warm. Meanwhile, salt the water and bring to a boil in
   a kettle. Add the spaghetti and cook to the desired
   degree of doneness. Drain the spaghetti and return it
   to the kettle. Add the shrimp and eggplant mixture,
   toss well and serve immediately with cheese. Serves 4.
   From The Gazette 90/12/12.
   Submitted By JOPETE@ATLAS.ODYSSEE.NET  On   WED, 10
   JAN 1996 082632 -0500
  
 
 
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