Enjoy a hearty Italian-inspired meal infused with cannabis with this delicious Eggplant Alfredo recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests. The dish is made with cannabis-infused oil, adding a special touch to a classic recipe.
Makes: 6 Eggplant Alfredo Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3½ cups plus 2 tablespoons cannabis-infused oil
- 3 cups bread crumbs
- 2 cups grated zucchini cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 flax egg
- ½ cup grated zucchini cheese (for sauce)
- 10 tablespoons coconut oil (for sauce)
- 1½ cups cashew cream (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Soak the eggplant slices for 1 hour in red wine.
- In a baking dish, combine the mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, and 3 cups of cannabis-infused oil. Bake for 1½ hours and set aside to cool.
- Reserve the oil.
- To make a batter, whisk together 1 flax egg, bread crumbs, 2 cups zucchini cheese, and Italian seasoning in a second pan or bowl.
- Dredge the eggplants in the batter and set them aside.
- Heat the reserved cannabis-infused oil, then cook the eggplant slices until golden.
- Cook your pasta as directed in the instructions, then drain and combine with 2 teaspoons of cannabis-infused oil.
- To make the sauce: Heat the coconut oil with the remaining ½ cup cannabis-infused oil in a separate frying pan, stirring constantly.
- Incorporate the cashew cream gradually into the mixture. Add the remaining ½ cups zucchini cheese, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Stir until the sauce has thickened.
- Place the fried eggplant and fresh pasta on top of the sauce.
This Eggplant Alfredo recipe is a delicious and filling meal that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The addition of cannabis-infused oil adds a unique touch to this classic dish. Serve it up for dinner tonight and enjoy the flavors of Italy with a cannabis twist.
