Recipe Book

Basil, Tomato, and Aubergine Soba Noodles

Updated: 11 Jun 2015

Ingredients

• 2tsp garlic oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 6 large ripe tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
• 100g soba noodles (or wholewheat if unavailable)
• 2 tsp toasted seasme oil
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• Handful basil leaves
• 2 tsp pine nuts

Method

1. Start by preparing the tomatoes (deseeding takes a few minutes).
2. Heat a frying pan over a high heat and add the garlic oil - add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds then reduce the heat, tip in the tomatoes and aubergine and cook on a low heat for about 15 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile cook the noodles per package instructions, drain, then rinse with cold water. put back in the pan then toss with two teaspoons of toasted seasme oil.
4. Add the noodles to the wok and toss with the vegetables. Add the soy sauce, black pepper, and basil leaves. Sprinkle over the pine nuts before serving.