Mostaccioli with Sausage Ratatouille

Ingredients

1 lb sweet Italian sausage (bulk, or casings removed)

1 lb eggplant, diced into 1/2” cubes

1 green bell peppers, cut into strips

0.50 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic clove, chopped

2 tsp dried oregano leaves

1 tsp salt

1 (28 oz.) crushed San Marzano tomatoes

1 (6 oz.) tomato paste

0.75 cup water

1 lb Creamette^® Mostaccioli

Cooking Directions

In large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook sausage until it starts to brown, stirring to separate meat.

Add eggplant, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add tomatoes with juice, tomato paste and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Toss hot pasta and sauce. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.