3 cups of any short cut pasta, cooked according to package directions 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 Gourmet Baby Eggplants, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 Red, Sweet Rainbow Pepper, cut into julienne strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups tomato pasta sauce ½ cup pitted and chopped mixed olives ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing and add zest) ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil or chives
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions and set aside. Combine ingredients in medium bowl and season with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and sauté eggplant until lightly browned. Add peppers and garlic and continue sautéing. Add the tomato sauce and olives. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer covered for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Add the cooked pasta, adding extra sauce if required to moisten the pasta
Serve topped with chopped fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese
Cooking Tips
We used Rotini, but any short cut pasta will work (such as: Fusilli, Penne, Orecchiette, Farfalle, Gemmeli, etc.) Use whole wheat or whole grain pasta for a healthier meal