Recipe: Rigatoni with Sautéed Eggplant and Tomatoes

Lee Health 5210 Pledge

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces (5 1/2 cups) rigatoni
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, torn
  • 1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or Parmesan

Directions

  1. Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add the drained rigatoni and mint and toss. Divide among bowls and top with the ricotta salata or Parmesan.