Sicilian Penne Caponata
Nutrition per serving
Calories | 801 kcal |
Protein | 27.1 g |
Carbs | 77.4 g |
Fats | 44.4 g |
Saturated Fat | 11.9 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 24.2 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g |
Sugars | 8.5 g |
Fiber | 8.2 g |
Sodium | 942 mg |
Ingredients
Aubergine (eggplant) | |
Celery | |
Garlic | |
Green Bell Pepper (capsicum) | |
Italian Pork Sausage | |
Chopped Tomatoes (canned) | |
Capers (canned) | |
Vinegar, White Wine | |
Penne Pasta | |
Parmesan Cheese | |
Olive Oil |
Preparations
1. Preheat the oven to 220 C (430F)
1. Preheat the oven to 220 C (430F)
2. Slice the aubergine in half lengthways, then slice one half into 5 strips, then slice widthways into 2cm pieces.
3. Finely chop the celery.
4. Peel/finely chop the garlic.
5. Remove the core/chop the pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking Instructions
1. Place the aubergine/peppers into a bowl with a tbsp of olive oil and mix to coat. Evenly layer onto a baking tray and cook near the top of the oven for about 15 minutes until tender and slightly crispy around the edges.
1. Place the aubergine/peppers into a bowl with a tbsp of olive oil and mix to coat. Evenly layer onto a baking tray and cook near the top of the oven for about 15 minutes until tender and slightly crispy around the edges.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium frying pan, heat ½ a tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for a minute. Remove the skin from the sausage, then add the sausage meat to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, fill the tin a quarter of the way up, swirl around and add to the pan. Add the capers, white wine vinegar with a pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Bring to a gentle bubble and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, into a sauce.
4. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a medium pot of lightly salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.
5. When the aubergine/peppers have cooked, add them to the sauce and stir to combine.
6. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir to coat.
7. Serve in a bowl with the Parmesan sprinkled over the top.