"Diced eggplant turns tender and tasty sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Toss with fresh plum tomatoes, green olives and capers and you have a simple light summer sauce. We like it over angel hair pasta, but any type of pasta will work...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium eggplant, (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 plum tomatoes, diced
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1/3 cup chopped pitted green olives
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2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
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4 teaspoons capers, rinsed
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, (optional)
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12 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, or basil