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Make Double Tomato Herb Sauce: Combine sun-dry tomatoes with boiling water to cover in small bowl; let stand 5 min.
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Drain.
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Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add in onion, carrot and celery; cook, stirring, 8 min.
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add in sun-dry tomatoes and remaining ingredients and bring to boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 1 1/2 hrs.
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Puree sauce in batches in food processor, transfer to bowl.
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(Makes 7 c..)
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Heat oven to 425F.
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Toss oil, onion, eggplants, mushrooms, peppers, salt and pepper in roasting pan.
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Roast uncovered 45 min, stirring twice, till tender.
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Reduce oven temperature to 400F.
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Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
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Combine warm rigatoni, 3 1/2 c. sauce, roasted vegetables, provolone, 1/4 c. Parmesan and basil in large bowl.
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Spoon into prepared dish.
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Dot with 1/2 c. more sauce and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c. Parmesan.
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(Freeze remaining sauce for another use.)
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Bake 20 min.
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author Diane Worthington takes a hearty potluck favorite and adds a bounty of roasted veggies and a long-simmering sauce for a crowd-pleasing pasta.
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Prep time: 50 min plus simmering and roasting
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Baking Time: 20 min
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Degree of difficulty: Moderate