Sicilian Eggplant and Mushroom Penne

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5 from 1 vote

Sicilian Eggplant and Mushroom Penne

A great recipe for weeknight dinner; this Eggplant and Mushroom Penne is super easy and delish.

Made with red lentil pasts; this one comes together in under 30 minutes and is super delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 353kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

To cook the Pasta

2 cups Red Lentil Penne
1½ teaspoon salt
4 cups water

For the Pasta

1 medium Eggplant (diced)
8-10 Mushroom (chopped)
1 medium Tomato (diced)
½ medium Onion (diced)
½ medium Green Pepper (diced)
5-6 Spinach leaves (chopped)
2-3 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ cup Barilla Marinara Sauce
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 tablespoon Shredded cheese

Instructions

In a large pan of boiling water, add 1½ teaspoon salt and penne pasta. Cook for 7-8 minutes till al-dente.
2 cups Red Lentil Penne, 1½ teaspoon salt, 4 cups water
Drain and set aside.
In a heavy bottom pan add 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Once hot, add the eggplant and mushrooms in a single layer.
1 medium Eggplant, 8-10 Mushroom
Let them become crisp for 4-5 minutes.
Move the cooked eggplant and mushrooms to the side of the pan or remove in a plate.
Add the remaining oil.
Sauté garlic till flavorful and add in onions and pepper.
½ medium Onion, 2-3 cloves Garlic, ½ medium Green Pepper
Mix well and let them cook for 4-5 minutes.
Mix in the eggplant and mushrooms.
Add spinach leaves and cook till they wilt.
5-6 Spinach leaves
Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Mix well.
1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper powder, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Add the tomatoes and marinara sauce.
1 medium Tomato, ¼ cup Barilla Marinara Sauce
Let everything simmer for a couple of minutes.
Add the cooked penne and toss till the pasta is coated with the sauce.
Serve topped with shredded cheese. Enjoy with a side of salad or garlic bread.
2 tablespoon Shredded cheese

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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