EGGPLANT AND PASTA
This was very good. I had leftover steak and a half left-over eggplant. Made enough for three.
EGGPLANT AND PASTA
1/2 eggplant, peel & cut in inch squares
1 1/2 tbsp. mushrooms, sliced, canned
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. water
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
6 oz. ziti, or as desired
1 (27 1/2 oz.) jar Ragu-garden style with extra tomatoes, onion & garlic
1/4 to 1/3 c. steak, roast, ham or shrimp, cooked leftovers
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp. black olives, sliced
TOPPING:
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Parmesan cheese, shredded
Saute eggplant and mushrooms in butter and olive oil. Add water, salt and pepper. Cover. Simmer until tender. Cook ziti as directed on package. Add Ragu, meat, oregano, olives and ziti to eggplant mixture. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover for a minute and serve. Serves 2.