Pasta Caponata | How to make Pasta Caponata

Name: Pasta Caponata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 200 gms, penne pasta, cooked as per instructions on pack; 2 white onions, cubed small; 2 tomatoes, cubed small; 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/2 cup aubergine, cubed small; 3-4 fresh basil leaves; 4 tbsp tomato puree; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tsp chilli flakes; 1 tsp mixed italian herbs; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste; Olives and grated parmesan for garnish

By parul shirazi | 16th Jan 2016 |

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About Pasta Caponata Recipe

A rich tomato based pasta that has the goodness of aubergine.

Pasta Caponata

Ingredients to make Pasta Caponata

200 gms, penne pasta, cooked as per instructions on pack
2 white onions, cubed small
2 tomatoes, cubed small
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup aubergine, cubed small
3-4 fresh basil leaves
4 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp mixed italian herbs
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
olives and grated parmesan for garnish

How to make Pasta Caponata

Warm the cooked pasta and keep it portioned in 2 bowls. Heat the olive oil in a pan, saute the garlic till fragrant, add the onions and saute till transparent, this could take 2-3 minutes.
Add the aubergine and let it cook for a few minutes.
Next, add the tomatoes, ketchup and tomato puree and fold it all together, let it simmer for a few minutes.
Season with chilli flakes, pepper, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes till the aubergine is soft and cooked through.
Serve over the pasta, with a garnish of grated cheese and olive.

My Tip:

Try various pasta shapes to add a fun element to this dish.