Baked Rigatoni with Aubergine
Ingredients
- Onion: 0.50, chopped
- Garlic: 1.00-1.50 cloves, finely chopped or crushed
- Red wine
- Chopped tomatoes: 2 400g tins
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 2.50, drained and chopped.
- Aubergine: 0.50, cut into 1cm cubes
- Oregano: 1 tbsp, chopped (Fresh or dried)
- Rigatoni: 112.50g (Or penne or other chunky pasta tube)
- Breadcrumbs: 15g
- Parmesan: 15g (Or a ball of mozzarella)
- Salt
- Pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F, gas mark 6).
- Heat oil or butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add the wine, followed by the tins of chopped tomatoes, the sun-dried tomatoes, aubergine, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well.
- Tip the pasta and sauce into an suitable ovenproof dish. Mix together thoroughly.
- Cover with the breadcrumbs and parmesan (or mozzarella).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Notes
Traditional parmesan is not vegetarian
Recipe Source: Vegetarian Cookery Bible (2012: Reader's Digest)