Comments on: Pasta arrabbiata with eggplant

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:02:03 +0000

Angie, aw, shucks…that’s so sweet!

Ruth, you’re so welcome — thanks for stopping by!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:05:40 +0000

Great harvest – says of I of the “no garden luck at all” school of gardening.

Thanks for sharing the great recipe too.

By: angie

angie — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:45:44 +0000

Genie, you have such plump and lovely eggplants!

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:55:06 +0000

Kalyn, actually, you’re absolutely right — I was surprised that we got any kind of eggplant showing. Next year, I might try Japanese eggplants, because they’re one of my favorites, too. I love cooking them just the way you describe!

By: Kalyn

Kalyn — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:08:50 +0000

Considering your garden woes this year with the black walnut tree, I’m impressed you got any eggplant at all. They do need a lot of sun. I’ve had good luck with the Japanese eggplants, which are simply fabulous brushed with some olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, and grilled. Your pasta dish sounds just delicious, and a good way to celebrate the eggplant harvest.

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:13:56 +0000

Lydia, thanks — they looked gorgeous, but were so teeny. Next year, I’ll replant, but not under the black walnut!

Gattina, yes, the eggplant mash definitely made the dish creamy. I love that trick with any kind of veggie puree!

Sher, yes, maybe next year we’ll see a serious improvement. We’ll see how it goes! I’m a big fan of eggplant, so it would be great to have more than we got this time around.

Katie, all your cactus at the same time? You’d think the heat wouldn’t affect them like that. I swear…I learn something new every day.

Meeta, thanks for hosting this week — I’m looking forward to the roundup!

By: Meeta

Meeta — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:15:24 +0000

Looks great. I love eggplant and we love our pasta nad this makes a great recipe for the weekend.

Thanks for entering it to the WHB.

By: katie

katie — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:43:26 +0000

Your eggplants are lovely – much nicer then mine – picture here _____ Yep, that’s right, nothing happened. I did get a giant pumpkin though. Try again mext year.
BTW I killed all of my cactus in one fell swoop – left them in the window one 100 degree Minnesota day….

By: sher

sher — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:31:50 +0000

I’ve had years like that with eggplant. This year was great, not sure why this kind of thing hapens. Next year I may not get anything. But, the eggplant you got are beautiful. I’ll save this recipe because it’s delicious, I can tell from reading it! Hope your eggplants are better next year!

By: gattina

gattina — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:21:32 +0000

It’s a smart recipe, adding such a creamy texture to the pasta without using any fatty cream!
Genie, hope your eggplants grow like a jungle next season!