Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nut Crunch Recipe | Epicurious

Rigatoni with Eggplant and Pine Nut Crunch Recipe | Epicurious

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This hearty, veggie-filled rigatoni recipe requires a little bit of work, but makes plenty for a group and is full of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1 unpeeled large eggplant (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 3 large garlic cloves, divided
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups (firmly packed) fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pound rigatoni
  • 1 pound whole-milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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