Nava's Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

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Nava's Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

8 to 10 ounces penne or spirals, preferably whole

wheat or spelt

1 Japanese eggplant, (long and narrow) cut into

1/4-inch-thick slices (see note)

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

4 cups small broccoli florets, (or one 16-ounce bag

fresh precut florets)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, sliced

1/3 cup sliced oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, 2

tablespoons of their oil reserved

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives

1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste,

optional

Dried red pepper flakes to taste

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

 

 

 

 

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil the bottom

of a large roasting pan.

 

Combine the eggplant and bell pepper in a mixing bowl.

Drizzle with half of the oil, then stir together and

transfer to the roasting pan.

 

Combine the broccoli, onion, and garlic in the same

mixing bowl and drizzle with the remaining oil.

Transfer to the roasting pan and gently mix with the

other vegetables, then place in the heated oven.

 

Cook the pasta in plenty of rapid simmering water

until al dente, then drain.

 

Roast the vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring

every few minutes, or until nicely but not overly

browned. Remove from the oven, then transfer the

vegetable mixture to a large pasta bowl. Add the dried

tomatoes, olives, parsley, and balsamic vinegar and

stir together with the vegetables.

 

Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture and toss

together with the reserved oil from the dried

tomatoes. Add balsamic vinegar to taste if desired,

then season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

Serve at once.

 

Serves 6.

 

Author: Nava Atlas - " Vegan Express "

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 12.02.07

 

Note: If Japanese eggplant is not available,

substitute a small, regular eggplant, cut into small

chunks.

 

 

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