Rigatoni with Eggplant, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

Name: Rigatoni with Eggplant, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 794 grams crushed tomatoes in puree; 118 milliliters chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 227 grams package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 227 grams goat cheese, cut into large chunks; 15 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 454 grams package rigatoni pasta; 2 teaspoons salt

The recipe Rigatoni with Eggplant, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese can be made in approximately 55 minutes. One portion of this dish contains roughly 22g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 540 calories. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Many people really liked this main course. A mixture of eggplant, salt, pepper flakes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Rigatoni With Goat Cheese, Sausage And Goat Cheese Rigatoni, and Rigatoni With Roasted Pumpkin And Goat Cheese.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Pot

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

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Pasta

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium low heat.

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Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium high. Stir in mushrooms, and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the eggplant, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth and olives. Season with thyme, salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until eggplant is tender. Toss with pasta and goat cheese.

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Red Pepper Flakes