Cool Ziti With Eggplant and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Cool Ziti With Eggplant and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (hot red pepper flakes); 2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and roughly chopped; 2 medium eggplants, about 1 pound; 12 ounces ziti or other short pasta; 1/4 pound ricotta salata or mild feta, at room temperature; 1 small bunch basil, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon peperoncino (hot red pepper flakes)
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and roughly chopped
2 medium eggplants, about 1 pound
12 ounces ziti or other short pasta
1/4 pound ricotta salata or mild feta, at room temperature
1 small bunch basil, for garnish

1
Heat broiler.
2
Put tomato wedges in a shallow baking dish in one layer.
3
Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
4
Broil tomatoes about 2 inches from heat until softened and lightly charred, 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Set aside until cool, and then add garlic, peperoncino and capers.
6
Stir gently to distribute.
7
Slice eggplant into long strips about 1/4-inch thick.
8
Paint both sides of eggplant strips with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Cook eggplant strips on a stovetop grill, in a cast-iron pan or over hot coals, about two minutes per side.
10
Cut into 1-inch pieces.
11
Set aside.
12
Boil the pasta in abundantly salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly.
13
Blot dry and put in a wide serving bowl.
14
Add tomato mixture and eggplant.
15
Toss gently to distribute.
16
Taste for salt and hot pepper and adjust.
17
Crumble cheese over top.
18
Drizzle with a little more oil and garnish with torn basil leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, 2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cool Ziti With Eggplant and Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cool Ziti With Eggplant and Tomatoes

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