Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large eggplant, peeled & cut into cubes
  • 2 med. squash and zucchini cut into cubes
  • 1 med. red, green and yellow bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 1 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 10 cloves of sliced garlic
  • 1 can coarsely chopped Italian tomatoes w/juice
  • 8 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 jar vodka sauce
  • 2 cups Merlot
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parmesan chess
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley

Method

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, eggplant, squash, zucchini, onion, and peppers. Saute until tender and liquid has been released, about 4 min.
  • Stir in mushrooms,garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Add tomatoes,tomato paste, vodka sauce and merlot. Cook until bubbly and remove from heat.
  • Serve vegetables on top of the penne pasta. Garnish with parmesan cheese and Italian parsley.
  • Kitchen time: 20 minutes
  • Ready to serve in 25 minutes