Pasta Mediterraneo

Ingredienti

• I Pound Short Pasta
• 1 Small Eggplant Cut Into 1 Inch Dice
• 1 Red Pepper Cut Into 1 Inch Dice
• 1 Zucchini Cut Into 1 Inch Dice
• 1 Small Red Onion Cut Into 1 Inch Dice
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes
• 4 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Basil
• Grated Ricotta Salata Cheese

Preparazione

1. 1

   Put a large pot of salted water on...: Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta, and while water is coming to a boil, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.

2. 2

   Once hot, add the diced vegetables and cook...: Once hot, add the diced vegetables and cook over medium heat, stirring often until the vegetables are very soft and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and season with salt,...: Remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Cook your pasta of choice until it is...: Cook your pasta of choice until it is "al dente".

5. 5

   Drain, reserving a small cup of pasta water...: Drain, reserving a small cup of pasta water and toss the pasta with the cooked vegetables and chopped fresh basil.

6. 6

   Add enough water to keep the pasta moist,...: Add enough water to keep the pasta moist, and cook place the pasta pot over high heat for a couple more minutes, stirring continually until everything is well blended and piping hot.

7. 7

   Serve the pasta in individual bowls with a...: Serve the pasta in individual bowls with a sprinkling of grated ricotta salata cheese on top.