Penne with Eggplant, Thyme and Goat Cheese

Penne with Eggplant, Thyme and Goat Cheese Recipe

Small, tender eggplants are better in this dish than slightly bitter, mature fruit. Use any of your favorite fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano or parsley, in place of the thyme.

Ingredients
6 ounces dried penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound white eggplants (about 6), trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese



Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add eggplant, tomatoes and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until eggplant is browned, about 10 minutes.
3. Add garlic and salt; cook, stirring, until eggplant is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Add wine and thyme; reduce heat and simmer until only a few tablespoons liquid remain, about 10 minutes.
5. Add pasta to skillet with eggplant mixture; cook 2 minutes. Spoon into pasta bowls, top with goat cheese. Serves 4.

Recipe by David Feder, "Quick Pasta Tosses," June 2009.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 310 calories, 11g fat, 5mg chol., 9g prot., 39g carbs., 5g fiber, 210mg sodium.




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