Bucatini with Eggplant and Roasted Peppers

Name: Bucatini with Eggplant and Roasted Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 340 grams bucatini or linguine; 2 Tbsps capers; 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3/4 pound); 2 Tbsps extravirgin olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Tbsps minced fresh oregano; 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 85 grams 3/4 cup grated ricotta salata or Romano cheese; 1 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters water; 2 larges yellow bell peppers

Bucatini with Eggplant and Roasted Peppers is a vegetarian recipe with 6 servings. One portion of this dish contains roughly 14g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 354 calories. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper, romano cheese, eggplant, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat broiler.

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Broiler

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, and discard seeds and membranes.

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Bell Pepper

Seeds

Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 10 minutes or until peppers are blackened.

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Peppers

Pepper

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Baking Sheet

Aluminum Foil

Place in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal.

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Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and cut into strips. Reduce oven temperature to 42

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Oven

Arrange the eggplant cubes in a single layer in a 2-quart baking dish.

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Eggplant

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Baking Pan

Pour 1 cup water over the eggplant.

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Eggplant

Water

Bake at 425 for 35 minutes or until eggplant is tender, adding more water as needed.

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Eggplant

Water

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Oven

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add oregano, capers, and garlic; saut 1 minute. Stir in eggplant, bell peppers, salt, black pepper, and tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Bell Pepper

Black Pepper

Eggplant

Tomato