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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Main Dish Pasta European Italian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something Pasta Rice And Grains Penne

Caponata Siciliana

A classic sicilian-style pasta and veggies dish that's lovely served either warm, or at room temperature. Enjoy with a glass of wine and a good italian bread for mopping up the delicious juices. Buon appetito! Note: use good fresh produce and a top quality extra-virgin olive oil in this dish, for best flavor.

Steps

Put pasta water on to boil.
In a large saute pan stir-fry eggplant and garlic in 4 tablespoons olive oil , until tender and a little brown.
Put pasta in boiling water.
Remove eggplant mixture from pan and set aside.
Saute onion and pepper in remaining oil for 5 minutes.
Add eggplant mixture and all other ingredients to onion and pepper , cover and cook over low heat for about 7 minutes.
Toss hot , drained al dente pasta together with eggplant sauce , garnish with a sprig of fresh basil , and serve with grated parmesan cheese.
Add additional vinegar , if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serves 4.

Ingredients

eggplant, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, penne pasta, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, green olives, balsamic vinegar, flat-leaf italian parsley, capers, dried basil, basil sprig, pine nuts, parmesan cheese