3 eggplant caponata pasta Recipes

eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (peeled ), chopped garlic cloves, top quality extra virgin olive oil, penne pasta (measured dry), onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped (any color ), firm tomato, chopped, chopped green olives, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, tiny capers, rinsed, dried basil (or fresh ), fresh basil sprig, for garnish (optional), toasted pine nuts (optional), grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

uncooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta), lean ground lamb or ground round, olive oil, diced peeled eggplant (about 8 oz), chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper, diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained, chopped fresh or 4 tsp dried basil, grated parmesan cheese