:: pasta with roasted eggplant, summer squash, and tomatoes ::

i almost called this post

:: pasta with roasted fruit ::

because eggplant, squash, & tomatoes

are all fruits, you know.

because we are the lucky members

of an amazing csa farm, we have been

enjoying copious quantities of said fruits.

this dish has been a really delicious result.

my kids thought they didn't like eggplant

until i came up with this one.

pasta

with roasted eggplant, 

summer squash, and tomatoes

coarsely chop eggplant, squash, & tomatoes

{i like to peel the eggplant first}

add some coarsely chopped onions & garlic.

generously coat with olive oil, salt & pepper

and spread onto baking sheets.

roast in a 350° oven for about an hour,

or until everything looks like this

cook 1 pound of pasta per package directions

{i like to use something sturdy, like penne}

then combine with roasted goodness

and add loads of freshly grated parmesan.

at this point, you can just dig in,

or you can

pour into a buttered casserole

and bake a bit more.

{keep a cover on it when baking}

{note: i froze the extra roasted goodness

for future meals}

serve with a salad and a baguette

mmmmmmmmmmm...

♥