Rigatoni Mediterranean Recipe

Name: Rigatoni Mediterranean
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta (uncooked); 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 5 1/2 cups eggplants, diced and peeled (about 1 large); 1 large zucchini; 2 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 1 large onion); 3/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh and grated

Servings: persons

1 lb rigatoni pasta (uncooked)
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
5 1/2 cups eggplants, diced and peeled (about 1 large)
1 large zucchini
2 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 1 large onion)
3/4 cup scallion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh and grated

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["Preheat oven to 350.", "Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.", "Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant to pan and saute about 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Drain on a paper towel.", "Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic to pan and and cook no more than 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add onion, zucchini, and scallions to pan. Cook about 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.", "Add chopped basil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simer about 15 minutes.", "Combine pasta, eggplant, and tomato mixture in a large bowl; stir in shredded mozzarella. Transfer to a 13x9"" baking dish coated with cooking spray.", "Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan. Cover and bake at 350 for 15 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes."]

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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: 1 lb rigatoni pasta (uncooked), 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, 5 1/2 cups eggplants, diced and peeled (about 1 large), 1 large zucchini, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni Mediterranean 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.

Rigatoni Mediterranean

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