Caponata Siciliana Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (peeled)
• 2 -3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 5 1/2 tablespoons top quality extra virgin olive oil
• 8 -16 ounces penne pasta (measured dry)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
• 1 large firm tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped green olives
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 -2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons tiny capers, rinsed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil (or fresh)
• fresh basil sprig, for garnish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
• grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling