Rigatoni with Eggplant and Mushrooms
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1/4 cup Dry white wine
3 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Red onion, chopped
1 cup Diced eggplant, unpeeled
1 cup Sliced mushrooms
1 28 oz Can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, drained.
2 teaspoons Minced thyme
6 cups Rigatoni pasta
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Preparation
1. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and wine together. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 2-5 minutes. Add the eggplant and saute for 5 more minutes.
2. Add the mushrooms and saute until mushrooms begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the plum tomatoes and bring to a boil.
3. Start boiling water and cook Rigatoni pasta according to directions.
4. After the plum tomatoes are brought to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add the minced thyme and fresh ground pepper.
3. Toss the sauce with the cooked rigatoni. Top with Parmesan cheese