Mediterranean Mostaccioli

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta or 6 ounces gemelli pasta
  • 12 medium eggplant, cubed (about 3 cups)
  • 2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
  • 12 cup raisins
  • 14 cup snipped fresh basil
  • 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions, adding eggplant and zucchini the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
  2. 2
    Return to saucepan; cover and keep warm.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, for sauce: In a large skillet cook ground meat until brown.
  4. 4
    Drain off fat.
  5. 5
    Stir in tomatoes, raisins, basil, and cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  7. 7
    Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
  9. 9
    Transfer pasta mixture to a warm serving platter.
  10. 10
    Spoon the sauce over pasta mixture.
  11. 11
    If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese.

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