PENNE WITH EGGPLANT, OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Olive     Pasta     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Feta     Eggplant     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound red bell peppers, diced
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1 1/4-pound eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 ounces penne pasta
14 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons oil. Heat remaining 6 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, garlic and crushed pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add eggplant and oregano. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until eggplant softens, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, 1/2 cup basil, olives, tomato paste and vinegar. Cover; simmer until all vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain well. Stir pasta into vegetable mixture. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover dish with foil. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pasta covered until heated through, about 20 minutes (40 minutes if refrigerated). Sprinkle with feta, then 1/2 cup basil.

Suter Emon
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This is a new favorite recipe! So easy and delicious.


Md Shohag Hasan
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Meh.


Joseph Rojas
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Not bad.


Mario State
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Amazing!


mbali Phiri
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This dish was a disaster! The eggplant was tough and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mohamed Safwane Miloudi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out bland. I think it needs more seasoning.


Oyon Ahmed
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I would recommend using less feta cheese next time.


Basharat Matoo
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I love this dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Akinola Bola
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the flavors were well-balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kyamudin Alam
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the other ingredients complemented it well. I'll definitely make this again.


Hadia Jameel
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of eggplant, olives, and feta cheese was delicious, and the penne cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.