Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Capers

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup fresh basil
• 1 cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 14 1/4-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
• ¾ cup pine nuts
• 4 garlic cloves
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 pound fusilli pasta
  • ½ cup capers
  • ¾ cup dried currants
  • 2 16-ounce eggplants

Place eggplant slices on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand over 20 minutes. Turn eggplant slices over. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 minutes longer. Rinse eggplant. Drain; pat fry with paper towels. Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside. Heat olive oil in heavy lar...

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