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Chewy's PROVENCE PASTA

Contributed By: chewysharkbait
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Ingredients

6 ounces Whole wheat rigatoni or linguini pasta

1 Small dried ancho or pasilla chile pepper

1 cup (4 ounces) diced (1/2-inch cubes) unpeeled eggplant

1 teaspoon Olive oil

1 Small yellow onion, coarsely chopped

1 Yellow or orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped

3 cloves Garlic, sliced

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped

1 cup Packed mesclun or mixed spring

Salad greens

1 teaspoon Chopped fresh thyme or lemon thyme

Salt and pepper (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions omitting salt and fat. Meanwhile, heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the chile pepper; cook, turning occasionally until fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. When the chile pepper is cool enough to handle, discard its stem and set the seeds aside for a garnish. Chop the chile pepper. Add eggplant to hot skillet; cook until browned, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add oil, then chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and chopped chile pepper. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens. Remove from heat; stir in salad greens. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired. Drain pasta; transfer to two serving plates and top with sauce.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Italian
Meal Type: Entree