Caponata Pasta Salad Recipe

During the summer season I make a lot of homemade pasta salads. They’re the perfect dish to bring to potlucks, backyard barbecues, family reunions, and to all of your summertime parties. A pasta salad is always a BIG BIG BIG hit with the family.

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Caponata Pasta Salad Recipe

4 oz. gemelli pasta
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small eggplant chopped (2 cups)
1 small red onion chopped
1 yellow pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1/4 cup raisins
2 tbsp. chopped green olives
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp. toasted pine nuts

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook eggplant, onion, pepper, garlic, salt and pepper for 8 to 10 minutes or until eggplant is golden and tender.

Add raisins, olives, pasta and reserved pasta water to skillet; toss to combine. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, parsley and basil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Tip: Top with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese for a decadent addition.

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