From The Return of the
Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver, Michael Joseph, 2000.
Stracci apparently is pasta that has been ‘scratched’ or cut
into pieces any way you like. Not being in the mood to make my own pasta I
purchased some fresh lasagne sheets and ‘scratched’ them.
The sauce was a simple one. An eggplant (aubergine) was cut
into dice and fried in olive oil with some coriander seeds and some broken up
dried red chillies. As the eggplant browned a can of tomatoes was added. A few
minutes later some Kalamata olives went in and the cooking continued. When
the mixture had thickened to a sauce-like consistency it was seasoned and some
red wine vinegar added to taste.
While the sauce continued to cook down, a pot of hot salted
water was put on and brought to the boil. The pasta went in and when it was cooked
it was added to the sauce. A few basil leaves were added and when served it was
topped with some Parmesan cheese.
This simple-to-make Mediterranean-type sauce was one that I
must remember for it gives a meal in a few minutes that is really tasty and
totally satisfying.
Taste: ✔✔✔✔
Ease of
cooking: ✔✔✔✔
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