Tortellini With Eggplant And Peppers Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT & PEPPERS-SOUTH BEACH DIET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Cover a shallow cooking pan with foil. Place eggplant chunks in the pan and drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls oil, season with half of the salt, crushed red pepper and Italian herb blend. Toss well to coat. Bake, stirring once until eggplant is lightly browned about 20 minutes.
• Season the chicken breast with the remaining salt, crushed red pepper and Italian herbs.
• Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a non stick frying pan until hot. Add the chicken breasts and fry until lightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add onion slices and stir gently. Cook until onion is soft about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes.
• Add the red pepper and stir to coat well. Lower the heat and add the undrained tomatoes and stir well. Simmer for 3 minutes and add the basalmic vinegar and stir.
• Add the roasted eggplant and chicken and stir well. Add the drained, cooked tortellini and stir gently.
• Check for seasonings, adjusting to taste.
• Transfer contents to a oven proof casserole dish with a tight fitting lid, sprinkle with the cheese and cover. Place in the warm oven to allow cheese to melt about 5 minutes.
• Serve with a salad and multigrain rolls.
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TORTELLINI WITH EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add eggplant, bell peppers,1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir for another minute.
• Stir in broth and pasta. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until tortellini is done.
• Stir in parsley and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
• Spoon into indiviudal dishes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.