"Meatless Monday' Recipe of the Week - PENNE WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND SAVORY MUSHROOM RAGOUT

This week's "Meatless Monday' Recipe of the Week is - PENNE WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND SAVORY MUSHROOM RAGOUT. To make this delicious sounding dish you'll need;   1 box of Dreamfields Penne Rigate or Rotini, Eggplants, Herbs and Spices, Mushrooms, Wine, Marinara Sauce, and Parmesan Cheese. The recipe comes from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes so be sure to check it out. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One.  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

PENNE WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND SAVORY MUSHROOM RAGOUT

Ingredients

1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate or Rotini

2 medium eggplants (about 3/4 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon each chopped fresh rosemary, minced garlic and finely chopped red onion
1 cup each sliced porcini (dry), portobello (fresh) and shiitake (fresh) mushrooms (see note below)
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups (16 ounces) prepared marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions
1 - Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds. Spray cut sides with nonstick cooking spray. Place on nonstick baking sheet or foil-lined baking sheet.
2 - Bake in preheated 450F oven 15 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven. Place eggplant on paper towels. When cooled, cut slices in half.
3 - Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add parsley, rosemary, garlic and onion. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until sizzling, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms. Stir in wine; cook 2 to 3 minutes until wine evaporates. Stir in marinara sauce and eggplant. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4 - Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Toss with eggplant sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.
Note: To hydrate porcini mushrooms, cover mushrooms with hot water. Allow to stand about 20 minutes to soften; drain.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 397
Calories from fat: 65

Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 6 grams
Fiber: 12 grams
Sodium: 641 milligrams
Cholesterol: 6 milligrams
Protein: 14 grams
Carbohydrates: 65 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/penne-with-roasted-eggplant-and-savory-mushroom-ragout