Penne with Eggplant, Olives and Feta

==Description==
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
== Ingredients ==
* 8 tbsp olive oil
* ¾ pound diced bell peppers (I mix red and green)
* 8 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp dried crushed red pepper
* 1 eggplant, cut into ½ inch cubes
* 1 tbsp dried oregano
* 28 oz can diced tomatoes in juice
* 1 cup sliced fresh basil
* ¾ cup coarsely chopped kalamata
* 1 can tomato paste
* 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
* 12 oz penne
* 14 ounces fake feta
== Directions ==
# 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, ½ cup basil, 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 fake feta, then ½ cup basil.
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