Eggplant and Pepper Pasta

Adapted from Redbook

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 pounds eggplant, diced
• 1/2 pound mixed sweet peppers, cut into chunks
• oil
• 1 box whole grain pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 1 onion, quartered and sliced
• 1 package Trader Joe's beef-less ground beef
• 4-5 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 cup water
• salt

METHOD:

• Heat oven to 475 degrees
• Toss eggpant and pepper with oil and spread on large baking sheet
• Roast 20 minutes, stirring pieces once or twice until browned and tender
• Heat oil in large skillet and saute onion until tender
• Add beef-less ground beef, crumbling with spatula while heating through
• Combine water and ketchup, stir in and heat through
• Stir in roasted eggplant and pepper along with cooked, drained pasta
• Salt to taste