VEGETABLE STEW WITH PASTA

Vegetable Stew with Pasta image

Provided by Phil Galanti

Categories Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 clove garlic sliced thin
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/3 small zucchini diced
1 large onion sliced
2 stalk(s) celery sliced
1 small eggplant peeled and diced
14 oz tomatoes, canned and diced
1/2 c water
1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese grated

Steps:

1. Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic when you smell the garlic add all the vegetables and stir. Continue cooking the vegetables until they begin to soften.
2. Add tomato, pepper, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and a 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil lower heat and simmer till vegetables are cooked. If the stew is thick add more water. Serve over Bow Tie , Shells or Fusilli pasta. Top with Parmesan Cheese
3. This stew has a thin consistency. This stew improves with age so making a day ahead or early in the day and letting it sit makes it better.