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Located in southwest Michigan, Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses is a sustainable commercial operation with over 30 acres of greenhouse production, producing a wide variety of flowering annuals, vegetables, herbs and accent plants.

Try this fast and easy Italian dish

Angel Hair Pasta with Eggplant and Zucchini

Fresh Flavor™ vegetables and herbs make this yummy Italian meal.

Featuring the following Elzinga plants:

, "Italian Flavors" Basil, "Italian Flavors" Eggplant, Sweet Marjoram, Basil, Summer Squash

	9 ounces of Angel Hair Pasta
	1 medium size Fresh Flavor™ Eggplant
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	1 shallot, finely chopped
	1 tablespoon Fresh Flavor™ Marjoram, chopped

	1 medium size Fresh Flavor™ Zucchini
	1 bunch of Fresh Flavor™ Basil, finely chopped
	Pepper and salt for seasoning
	Flour for coating
	Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan bring water to boil for pasta. Add salt and pasta, cook until al dente.
2. Peel and dice eggplant, julienne skin, and set aside.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add shallot and cook until browned. Add diced eggplant and marjoram. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4. Peel zucchini and julienne skin.
5. In a skillet warm 2 inches of vegetable oil to appx. 350 degrees. Lightly coat zucchini and eggplant and skins in flour, place in skillet and fry until golden.
6. Remove zucchini and eggplant skins and place on a paper towel until excess oil is absorbed.
7. Strain pasta and put in a serving bowl with the eggplant.
8. Add basil and season with salt and pepper, toss.
9. Top with fried zucchini and eggplant and skins.

Additional Information

Difficulty Level: 2 · Preparation Time: 20 minutes · Serves: 4 ·