Pasta Caponati

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta (I prefer small pasta for this dish, such as farfalle, ditalini, small rigatoni, etc.)
  • 1 cup eggplant, chopped into very small pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons green olives and black olives, chopped (good olives!)
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 12 green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, please used salted capers,not the brine variety,this makes a big difference in flavor (I use more)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 34 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • hot pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large saute pan.
  2. Add celery, green peppers, olivers, capers, garlic and eggplant.
  3. Saute until tender.
  4. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and hot pepper (if using).
  5. Cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Toss with cooked pasta and serve.
  7. Note that this pasta dish is not one that should have grated cheese!
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

534 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 35.2g 45% DV
Carbs 56.6g 21% DV
Fiber 16.6g 59% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10919.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 846.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 48mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 28.5mg 32% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 266mg 20% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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