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Penne with Onions and Eggplant
(Penne con Cipolla e Melanzane)
Ease of preparation: average

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: Sicilia

Wine pairing: Red

Ingredients

1 box (16 ounces) BARILLA Penne
1 jar BARILLA Sweet Peppers & Garlic Sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (approx. 1 pound) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup onions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped (may substitute fresh basil)
HEAT oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant, onion and garlic; cook 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
STIR in Sweet Peppers & Garlic Sauce; continue cooking until thoroughly heated.
COOK Penne according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
ADD sauce mixture to hot Penne. Toss, adding reserved pasta water to desired consistency. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with parsley