Spiced up Vegetable Pasta

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"A great way to spice up your vegetable pasta!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup bell pepper, finely chopped (yellow, orange or red)
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1⁄4 cup eggplant, peeled and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄4 cup shallot, peeled and diced
• 1 lb dry spaghetti noodles
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, picked and diced
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and diced
• 7 basil leaves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes

directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the dry spaghetti noodles. Cook until al dente for 10 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the shallots, then add the bell peppers and eggplant. Cook for 3–5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with white wine. Add the garlic and reduce.
3. Drain the pot of water and add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the skillet.
4. Sauté the spaghetti noodles, then add the chopped fresh herbs, tomatoes and chili flakes.
5. Divide the noodles into 6 bowls and serve immediately.

6. Finishing touches:

7. This finishing touch is sure to add an artistic flair to your pasta. To make basil crisps, pour vegetable oil (about 1 ½ inches) in a medium Dutch oven. Heat to a temperature of 300°F/149°C and add fresh basil. Using a slotted spoon, flip the basil leaves over to complete frying. Scoop out and drain excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels.