Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
  • 4 cups diced peeled eggplant (about 1 small)
  • 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • . Brush jelly-roll pan with 2 teaspoons oil. Combine mushrooms and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spread vegetables in a single layer on jelly-roll pan. Bake at 425° for 35 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
  • . While vegetables roast, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
  • . While pasta cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add red pepper and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and tomatoes; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • . Combine roasted vegetables, pasta, and tomato sauce; toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.