EVELYN'S FAVORITE PASTA

Dont be surprised by the name of the dish......Its just one of the recipe that

caught my attention from the "Cheese Cake Factory's "Menu.It was a pleasant dinner

there on our Anniverssary .I really loved the flavor ,the roasted vegeables,those nutty

pines.......it was light and just perfect for the Occassion.We loved the dishes and

thought of going there again but it never worked out . So I made this at home by

bringing all the necessary ingredients.......So here goes the recipe......


SERVES:2-3 people



INGREDIENTS:


Penne Rigate Pasta---------------1 to 1-1/2 cup

Eggplant--------------------------1 chopped

Broccoli---------------------------1 cup chopped

Sun-dried Tomatoes--------------2 tbsp(available in local stores)

Green bell pepper-----------------1

Pine nuts--------------------------1 tsp

Olive oil----------------------------5-6 tbp

Garlic pods-------------------------4-5

Salt---------------------------------as required

Basil leaves-------------------------few chopped

Parmesean cheese-----------------1/2 cup grated(optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.Keep all the vegetables(eggplants,broccoli,bellpepper) freshly chopped and set aside for frying.

2.Measure 1 to 1-1/2 cup of pasta and throw them into hot boiling water.


3.Add very little salt,tsp oil and boil till the instructed time on the pasta packet.


4.Donot drain out the water immediately.Do it prior to mixing with the fried vegetables to avoid drying.


5.Heat Olive oil,add chopped garlic ,pine nuts,green peppers,eggplants .


6.Maintain the heat on medium-low and cook till the veggies are 1/4 th done for 4-5 mins.

7.Now add broccoli fry till done then drain out the pasta and add them to veggies along with some salt,basil leaves,sun -dried tomatoes and saute them for 5-6 mins.


8.Donot overcook them.The veggies should be crunchy rather than soft.


9.Turn off transfer to serving plate and sprinkle with parmeasan cheese for more flavor.



Sending this to Vandana Rajesh's ---Lunch box Event