Ziti with Catalan Vegetables Recipe

Ziti With Catalan Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 medium eggplant
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound ziti
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat a grill or broiler
2. Grill the eggplant and bell peppers, turning so that they are evenly charred, 10 to 15 minutes
3. Place the charred vegetables in a bowl, cover and set aside to cool
4. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the charred skins from the vegetables
5. Dice the vegetables and set them aside
6. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil
7. Add the onion and garlic, cover and cook until softened, 7 minutes
8. Add the grilled eggplant and bell peppers, along with the tomatoes, capers, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
10. Mix gently to combine
11. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes to blend the flavors
12. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the ziti, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10minutes
13. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl
14. Spoon the sauce over the pasta, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately

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