Farfalle with Eggplant Yogurt Sauce

This easy recipe for Farfalle with Eggplant Yogurt Sauce combines delicious bowtie pasta with a flavorful herbed-yogurt sauce, topped with roasted eggplant and tomatoes. It's a dish that can be prepared in just 40 minutes, with a minimal active cooking time of 15 minutes. You'll love the refreshing taste and wholesome ingredients of this dish.

Ingredients:

- Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper

- 1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered

- 1 anchovy fillet

- 1 garlic clove

- 1 cup Greek yogurt

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus whole fronds for garnish

- 1 pound farfalle

- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Method of preparation:

1. To begin, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Next, toss the eggplant with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the eggplant, stirring occasionally, until it becomes browned and tender, which should take around 25 minutes. At this point, add the quartered cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet and continue to roast for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to burst.
3. In a large bowl, mash the anchovy fillet and garlic clove into a paste, along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Then, whisk in the Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, and some more salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add the farfalle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Before draining the pasta, be sure to reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta cooking water. After draining the pasta, add it to the large bowl with the yogurt sauce. Along with 1 cup of the reserved cooking water, toss the pasta and sauce together until everything is well-combined. If needed, feel free to add more cooking water to thin out the sauce and ensure even coating on the pasta. Finally, season the dish with additional salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, top the Farfalle with Eggplant Yogurt Sauce with the roasted eggplant and tomatoes, torn fresh basil leaves, and dill fronds for garnish. The result is a satisfying meal that incorporates a fusion of flavors and textures.

Enjoy this delightful dish as a main course or a side dish, and savor the combination of pasta, tangy yogurt sauce, and roasted vegetables. With its simple preparation and exquisite taste, Farfalle with Eggplant Yogurt Sauce is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.