Finally, a Recipe

Deliciousness. Can't wait to have the leftovers.

If you don't like feta, don't let that scare you away. It doesn't have a strong feta taste. Just use more like 3oz instead of 4oz.

Angel Hair Pasta with Eggplant-Tomato Sauce 
6 servings 1 ½ cups per serving
Adapted from Cheap Healthy Good

8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta (half the box), cooked and drained
1 medium raw eggplant, sliced into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 t Olive oil (preferably in a spray bottle) *really don't think I used that much oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
half pint cherry/grape tomatoes cut in half*
asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces*1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp dried basil (or 2 T fresh, minced)
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth (or low-fat regular)
3-4 oz reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled

1) Preheat oven to 425ºF.

2) Chop the eggplant (skin on) and red pepper, and put ‘em in a large bowl. If you have an olive oil spray bottle, coat the top of the vegetables and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Stir well (but gently). Do this three times, being careful not to oversalt. (If you don’t have a spray bottle, slowly drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil on top of the veggies. Then, follow the aforementioned directions.)

3) Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. (If you like, coat it with cooking spray. This isn’t necessary, but will make vegetable removal a little easier.) Place eggplant and pepper on sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they start to brown. Remove from oven and set aside. *Roast asparagus separately for 10 mins until just tender. Remove and keep separate from eggplant and peppers.

4) Grab a big saucepan. Coat with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and heat on medium-low.

5) Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, until heated through. Add roasted veggies, red pepper flakes, basil, broth, and salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat up to medium-high.

6) Cook a few minutes until broth is reduced, and the mixture becomes a little saucy. Turn off the burner. Add the pasta and stir lots.

7) Add the feta and mix thoroughly, until the pasta is coated with it. If this is done while the pasta is still warm, you’ll get a lot of feta in each bite.  (We added feta while pasta was warm and did not get a strong feta bite)  *Add asparagus and toss. Serve hot.


*my changes


As you can see, I didn't make many changes. Just added a few veggies I had on hand. We give it a 4.  


Enjoy!
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