Mediterranean-Style Penne Recipe

Name: Mediterranean-Style Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon slices, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups chopped peeled seeded tomatoes; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/3 cup drained capers, rinsed; 1 pound penne pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups feta cheese (about 7 ounces), crumbled; 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives; Chopped Italian parsley

Servings: persons

8 bacon slices, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups chopped peeled seeded tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/3 cup drained capers, rinsed
1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups feta cheese (about 7 ounces), crumbled
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
Chopped Italian parsley

1
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
2
Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon.
3
Add onion and eggplant to drippings in skillet.
4
Saute over medium-high heat until eggplant is tender and golden, about 15 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and thyme.
6
Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.
7
Stir in capers.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
10
Drain.
11
Transfer to large bowl.
12
Toss with olive oil.
13
Mix in eggplant sauce, feta, olives and bacon.
14
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

1926

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

128

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bacon slices, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 cups chopped peeled seeded tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean-Style Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Mediterranean-Style Penne

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