Mediterranean-style penne
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bacon slices; chopped | |
| 1 | large | Onion; chopped |
| 1 | small | Eggplant; cut into 1-inch |
| ; cubes | ||
| 2 | cups | Chopped peeled seeded tomatoes |
| 4 | larges | Garlic cloves; chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Dried thyme; crumbled |
| ⅓ | cup | Drained capers; rinsed |
| 1 | pounds | Penne pasta |
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 1½ | cup | Feta cheese; (about 7 ounces), |
| ; crumbled | ||
| ½ | cup | Pitted Kalamata olives |
| Chopped Italian parsley | ||
Directions
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Add onion and eggplant to drippings in skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until eggplant is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and thyme.
Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in capers. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with olive oil. Mix in eggplant sauce, feta, olives and bacon. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Serves 4.
Bon Appetit June 1992
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