Ziti with Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce

Name: Ziti with Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish (optional); 8 to 12 ounces uncooked ridged ziti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; ½ teaspoon natural sugar; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ¼-inch dice; 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 vegan sausage links, chopped (optional); ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 5 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

One-Dish Vegan

By Robin Robertson

Published 2013

About

Look for Ziti Rigati, or ridged ziti—the chunky sauce will adhere better than it will to the smooth variety. The addition of eggplant adds hearty texture to the rich sauce and makes it distinctly Sicilian.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 vegan sausage links, chopped (optional)
1 small yellow onion

Europe
Italy
Vegan
Pasta
Sicily
Mediterranean

Method

If using the sausage, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Transfer the sausage to a plate and reserve.
Return the skillet to the stove over medium heat. Add the onion, eggplant, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and a little water if needed so th