Pasta with Tuna and Fried Eggplant Cubes

Method

1. Cut 1 eggplant into small cubes.
2. Fry the eggplant cubes in extra virgin olive oil as needed.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. Cook 200g of pasta in boiling salted water.
5. Transfer half of the fried eggplant cubes to a blender.
6. Add salt to taste.
7. Add 10g of pine nuts.
8. Add mint leaves to taste.
9. Add 15g of grated Grana Padano cheese.
10. Blend until smooth.
11. Heat extra virgin olive oil as needed in a pan.
12. Add 1 garlic clove and 100g of tuna in oil (drained).
13. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan.
14. Add the eggplant cream and mix well.
15. Add the remaining fried eggplant cubes.
16. Serve immediately.