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.

Md: Ariful Islam abir
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Gaston Mahenge
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Cy
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This recipe is not worth the effort. It's not very flavorful and it takes too long to make.


Mehmood Sahar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my eggplant was still undercooked.


Mumbai Hashmi
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This recipe was too salty for my taste.


Lilija Qasir
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Ayomide Emmanuel
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sham rider
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this recipe and it was even better.


Kirinya Jotham
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious dish.


6527 Apple
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course.


Chawala Simon Liwinga
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pabina Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Ranja Joiya
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Mohammad Zubair Chandio
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Md Rifajul
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The eggplant cooks quickly and the dish is full of flavor.


King Buckley
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Royal wild Bikrant
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs.


Maxy Boy
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the olives added a briny touch, and the feta cheese was the perfect finishing touch.


Mehmood Faysal
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the feta cheese added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again.