Mediterranean Pasta Sauce For Penne Recipes

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook penne according to package directions.
• (I sometimes like to add vegetable boullion to the water during cooking to give the penne a little extra flavor); Drain and set aside.
• In a large wok style pan combine onions, peppers, garlic and Italian herbs with olive oil and sauteé until tender crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Mix in the kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes, cook another 2 minutes, or until heated through.
• Add the cooked penne, feta and freshly ground black pepper to the pan and toss gently to mix.
• Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until feta begins to melt.
• Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

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

Steps:

• Cut zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and celery into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Put a pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta, if preparing at same time as sauce.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1T olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add diced vegetables. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add minced garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute more.
• Add wine and stir until wine is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and juice. With tomatoes,grab and rip hard stem off each tomato and then hand crush the tomato before adding it to the sauce (or you can chop them :).
• Add thyme (or oregano), salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 10-15 minutes.
• Toss with penne and serve!