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Whole Wheat Penne With Shrimp and Vegetables
The earthy quality of the fall vegetables complement the heartiness of the whole wheat pasta in this dish.

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound Italian eggplant, cut into 1/2″ cubes

• 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped

How to make it 



• 1

  Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions, or until al dente.
• 2

  Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, add the eggplant and sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté an additional 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
• 3

  Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add both to the skillet and toss all the ingredients together. Top with fresh chopped basil. Serves 4.

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