1 unit(s)
Aubergine
180 grams
Dried Linguine
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May be present: Soya, Mustard)
2 pack(s)
Tomato Paste
40 milliliter(s)
Sesame Oil
(Contains: Sesame)
1 unit(s)
Lemon
50 grams
Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
125 grams
Creme Fraiche
125 grams
Cherry Tomatoes
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Water
to taste
Oil
Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 7. Trim the aubergine, then cut into roughly 2cm pieces.
Pop the aubergine onto a lined baking tray. Drizzle with the sesame oil, season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until the aubergine is soft and golden, 20-25 mins. Turn halfway through.
Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta. When boiling, add the linguine to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until softened, 12 mins. Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pot. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together. Cover to keep warm.
In the remaining 12-15 mins of aubergine roasting time, pop the tomatoes onto the same tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. The tomatoes will be softened and starting to burst in that time. Slice the lemon into quarters.
When the aubergine is roasted, place a pan over medium-high heat with a very light drizzle of oil. Add the tomato paste and fry 2-3 mins, until fragrant. Add the creme fraiche, juice of two lemon quarters, 50ml water and 0.5 tsp sugar (double all for 4p). Allow to warm through. Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.
Carefully toss the aubergine, sauce and half the grated cheese into the linguine.
Serve the roasted aubergine linguine in bowls. Garnish with blistered tomatoes and remaining cheese and lemon quarters.

