Rigatoni alla Siciliana

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Circle

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes total

• 1 eggplant, about 1-1/2 pounds
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (28 ounces) fire roasted whole tomatoes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound mini rigatoni pasta
• 1 cup smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Trim eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large skillet, cook eggplant and garlic in oil for 7 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in tomatoes and break up with a wooden spoon. Add oregano, salt and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. While sauce is simmering, cook pasta following package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
4. Toss drained pasta with sauce. Add reserved pasta water, in 1/4 cup increments until desired consistency.
5. Stir in cheese and allow to melt slightly and serve.

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