OTK What's for Dinner? Smoky, creamy pasta with burnt aubergine and tahini | Ottolenghi Test Kitchen

Yotam is making super creamy pasta without cream, butter, cheese or all the usual suspects. It's smoky and creamy with burnt aubergine and tahini and it's wonderfully vegan. There's some work involved here, but we really urge you to try it- you won't regret it!
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Well, this Middle Eastern soul saw two magic words, "Yotam" and "aubergine," together - and the rest is history... 💚 An amazing recipe and a lovely video, it is truly like watching a few good friends, who happen to be amazing chefs, coming together to have fun, mess around the kitchen joyfully and create masterpieces.

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[@raewynannbenten1385]

OMG I have to make this. I’ve been making my own Baba Ghanoush for years with Smokey aubergine. Never thought about a combo dish with pasta, thank you for the inspiration.

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[@ceej416]

We absolutely adore this creamy, smoky vegan pasta dish! I'm forced to wait out our long Minnesota winter to make it on the outdoor grill since our kitchen fan is not working. I set off the fire alarms last time. :( Thank you for all your delicious recipes which I've been collecting during the pandemic (6 cookbooks and counting!)

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[@effiesorrentino2877]

This was SO good! I grilled my vegetables on an indoor electric grill but I'm sure they would have been perfect in the oven as well. The only pasta I had was whole wheat spaghetti so that's what I used. DELICIOUS! Please, please, please make more OTK or Food 52 videos!!!

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Love all of the chefs on this show really a team effort. All the chefs from different cultures on this show really make food magic!! And thank you for providing a Vegan option its so important for the health of us all during this Pandemic to be "plant forward".

[@jodrew1845]

Good lord that looks amazing, with every ingredient I absolutely love❤ I eat a whole food, plant based vegan diet and I can say you have checked all the boxes on this creation. Also, with the exception of the evoo because purist would say it's too much. That looks divine, I cannot wait to try this.

[@Classiclover4ever]

eating this right now with this video open in a window cuz people already want recipe. HOLY DEAR GOD this is one of the best pasta dishes i ve ever had

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Wow!!! Se ve muy delicioso! Lo haré! Gracias por los subtitulos y por compartir estas recetas 🙏🏼☺️

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“Needs to look auberginy”… 😸😸 I love you Yotam! Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

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Really love all videos, can relate to the ingredients used but with your unique flavors

[@lussiusanderson7844]

Oh yes, I will DEFINITELY be trying this recipe! Looks fantastic!

[@liesebabe]

I prepared this dish the other day. Brilliant dish loved it even had leftovers the day after which were cold and still delicious.

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Thank you! We'll start releasing more videos in the next few weeks so watch the space! :)

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Can’t agree more!

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Incredible recipe, I love your job! Thanks.

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So good! And easy to prepare. Thxs for sharing this recipe with your community

[@katel7857]

Definitely going to make this next week. Yum!

[@suzzmartin]

This reminds me of how I cooked when I lived in Israel years ago - vegan food is so much a part of life there. Why did I stop? Males in my life (husband, sons) love meat and have different tastes. I will use smoked olive oil in this…yum! Todah for reminding me of what I love, Yotam.

[@ginanotafan1039]

Nice!!✨ I've been plant based for abt 5 yrs & I put tahini in So much stuff, lol! Will def will be trying this, it looks/sounds delicious!!😋💯

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[@Ottolenghi]

Yay! Thank you!

[@fiveoctaves]

Just made this. It will be the base of most of my pasta sauces from now on!

[@TatiQ0]

I have made this many times, created many variations (adding additional veg in season), and definitely recommend trying it! ❤❤❤

[@plopkoekenkanaal1817]

This was delicious! Loved it! Takes a bit time but definitely worth it.

[@Starcraftghost]

OMG! I’m drooling over here! It’s a cold February day right now and I am teeming with excitement for my future eggplant plants in my vegetable garden. I got a variety of eggplant seeds in my tiny greenhouse. Your videos introduced me to your books and I cannot wait to make your dishes!

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[@gilliannash4944]

Thank you so much for this yummy vegan recipe!

[@kishinumaayumi]

Omg I LOVE aubergines and pasta! This being vegan is a huge plus for me ♡...

[@sherde10]

Awesome making this tomorrow thank you so much! xx

[@gwendolynblanton9842]

OMG I can't wait to try this!

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Looks scrumptious 😋

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Yum! Looking so forward to Sunday evening in Seattle!

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[@haylbot]

Love a dairy-free, vegetable heavy recipe! And I'm with Yotam, I can't get enough eggplant. Very excited to try this one!

[@jasmineelfiky1410]

Nice flip on the papa ganosh dish..Im Egyptian and we eat eggplant a lot

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This looks sooo good. I must get a copy of his cookbook.

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I love the way you cooked Chef!!! I also bought your book as gift of my friend who love follows your recipes :-)

[@ludiehaubner771]

You've inspired me... I've got to try this dish!

[@Hollis_has_questions]

I agree - it’s a combination of Pasta alla Norma + Baba Ghanoush. I would of course add mint.

[@alisonburgess345]

Great - I've got a heap of plants growing healthily away which will soon be loaded with aubergines - I NEED eggplant recipes! Thanks guys

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Very nice fusion recipe! Very inspired

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Very very cool and simple as well ...

[@colleenmcglashen7680]

I made this for dinner and it was delicious! I added roasted cherry tomatoes, mini meatballs, and fire roasted jalapeños on top. Everyone loved it!

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wow, mouthwatering !!

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I love to try all your reciepe we have your books Ottolonghi books and easy to make and comeout so delicious

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Looks amazing

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Mmmhhh delicious !

[@marisagallay1024]

L'aubergine est aussi mon deuxième prénom, magnifique recette page 146 du livre.... je vais la tester ça c'est sûre. Merci aux Chefs

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That looks delicious :)

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Is there a movie?

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@@HappyHungryHibby came out about 10 years ago. It was called Jerusalem. It was Imax

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[@bethaustin1884]

I can’t believe I just created something this good.. thank you!❤

[@Ottolenghi]

You're welcome!

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Very good recipe!

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[@vegananna4503]

"Susan, it's an aubergine dish." Looks fantastic.

[@gerdsfargen6687]

This. 😚👌(edited here on 15 Oct - ) Sorry to add, but Im making this today for dinner for my lady, and I can tell you I've never been this excited about vegetables. You've totally given viewers a 2 for 1 here: - To enjoy familiar vegetables in a new way - Great uses for the outdoor grill, other than just meat meat meat. Spring is here, and Ive just loaded the kitchen with some great veg. Thank you Yotam and ladies. you ROCK! Update: Wow! The flavours in this was nuts! You mentioned kebab smells coming off the grilled veg but by the end, with the garlic lemon tahini, this was like eating a falafel kebab flavoured pasta...the missus loved it!!

[@Ottolenghi]

We're so pleased you enjoyed it! 😍

[@matthorning4533]

Looove it

[@rutland46]

Hello ! Amazing recipe ! Great tip the sauce can be frozen ! What brands are the pasta pot and large sauté pan you use to sauté the pasta at the end ? 🙏👏🏻😋

[@samaritaDeath]

I make something similar, I use baba ganoush as a sauce and add the aubergine a a sprinkle of pine nuts

[@sarahdirlam5155]

Made this last night and it was so flavorful! Added anchovies for extra umami. Aubergine as a name has a nice ring to it 😊

[@sarahdirlam5155]

Made it again tonight. It's a keeper!

[@angellas.1314]

Right, better than eggplant!

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Wow!!

[@rushja]

Looks delicious! You're a washing up generator! I reckon I could do this with a quarter of the detritus

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We believe in you! ;)

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Yum,yum,yummie❤

[@susimedina5366]

Am a great fan of OL have his cookbooks and eaten in his First Restaurante/ Delhi in Islington, SUPER experience… Question, where can I get the pan to cook the pasta? Please

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Divine!!!!!!

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I want one of those baby whisks 🤩

[@ianwgardiner]

Look brilliant - I'm making this tonight. Love these accidentally vegan recipes rather than using fake meats etc.

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[@angellas.1314]

Love aubergines and tomatoes, any other veggies out there 😂and they love me back too! I could survive on these, oh add olive oil! 😋

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lovely

[@debbieali1012]

We stuff garlic glove in the eggplant slits really yummy

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Who else is salivating here? Going tomorrow to buy eggplants, that’s the only thing I don’t have.. even in our 35cm Toronto winter.. I say eggplant, you say aubergine and we ALL say delicious 😋

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What is that fantastic looking fry pan called? I like the deep sides!

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14:14 resume of Ottolenghi's aaaaall dishes,

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[@makeanttinen5695]

I tried this recipe. I used a cast iron skillet and the aubergines took forever. But the result was definitely worth it. The crispy aubergines were especially divine. Definitely will try this recipe again!

[@SimoneDiederich]

Had the same with the aubergines, but it was worth the wait!

[@Kma11111]

Wow, the taste must be great - but is is healthy to eat charred bits?

[@lisettevandegraaf6901]

That looks scrumptious! Will give that a go very soon! I’m in need of new pans, and like the look of your non-stick one. May l ask where it is from please?

[@Ottolenghi]

We use different brands but this particular one is Vogue (usually sold to catering companies). We like it because of the high sides. Hope that's helpful!

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[@teardrop720]

Aubergine is my middle name!!! Love that!!

[@refatrabadi6656]

Babaghanush - and pasta go well together . With a glass of Lebanese red wine

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🌴☀️THIS VIDEO did several things: I’m plant based over 30 years…and even then have always been turned off with eggplant (it’s the texture you see), I just couldn’t find a recipe… 1. I subscribed 2. Began binge watching. 3. Purchased Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbookby Yotam Ottolenghi As a food snob 💃🏽I thank you highly much ☀️🌴

[@janemackrell3733]

Definitely the type of dish I cook and I will copy your version soon

[@soorisenneth]

Is there a way to grill the vegetables if you don't have a gas stove or griddle? Could I do it in the oven somehow?

[@rhapsodyinorange]

HANG ON… I’ve been sitting my lemons in my juicer facing the wrong way all this time 😭😅 looks delicious

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The most handsome chef.

[@sheilamartin1577]

Wonderful food and good company. Perhaps keeping everything in the pan, place in a dry sink to catch potential splatter, blend with a stick blender. This eliminates, the addition of a bowl and a blender bowl. Stick blenders are easy to clean. I utilize this method with all of my pureed soups and sauces. Less work. More taste.

[@joseaugustofmjr1770]

Very beautiful

[@fat0maya]

Beautiful dish! Noor, did you get to try any? :) Hope so!

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