Mr. Food's Northern Italian Pasta and Eggplant

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Mr. Food
== Ingredients ==
* 8 oz penne pasta
* ¼ cup olive oil
* 1½ tsp dried oregano
* 1 small unpeeled eggplant, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
* 3 unpeeled ripe tomatoes, cubed
* 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp sugar
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, set aside.
# Keep warm.
# Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
# Stir in the oregano, then add the eggplant and tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Stir in the parsley, garlic powder, sugar, salt and peppers.
# Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
# Pour the eggplant mixture over the cooked pasta and toss with the Parmesan cheese.
# Serve at once.
# Note: you can make the sauce a few days before using it.
# Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
# Just heat and serve over cooked pasta.
# Make a double batch, 'cause it's even better the next day.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Penne Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes