Name: Rigatoni With Eggplant, Peppers, and Tomatoes recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil;2 eggplants, diced with skin;1 red bell pepper, sliced;2 cloves garlic, minced;salt and black pepper to taste;1 tablespoon olive oil;6 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped;1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped;1 pound rigatoni pasta;12 basil leaves, chopped;12 black olives, sliced

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 eggplants, diced with skin 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped 1 pound rigatoni pasta 12 basil leaves, chopped 12 black olives, sliced

Nutrition Info

400.1 calories carbohydrate: 65.4 g cholesterol: : - fat: 9.9 g fiber: 5.6 g protein: 12.4 g saturatedFat: 1.4 g servingSize: - sodium: 96.4 mg sugar: 5.1 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced eggplant in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the red pepper and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, and bring to a simmer, season with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes have reduced slightly, about 15 minutes.
bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil, stir in the rigatoni and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
Stir the eggplant mixture into the pasta along with the basil and olives. Spoon the tomato sauce overtop to serve.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

I had an Italian friend who cooked this recipe for me, and I'd like to share it with you as it is so goooood. Serve with feta or Parmesan cheese if you desire.

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