Quick and Easy Shrimp Penne

Ingredients

• 200 g whole wheat penne
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic, minced
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into cubes
• 4 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 12 ounces medium shrimp, cleaned and tails removed
• 1/4 cup basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup pasta water
• ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta in boiling water.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in large skillet. Saute garlic for one minute, add eggplant and zucchini, saute for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

3. 3

   Add chopped tomatoes and saute an additional 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add both to the skillet, toss all ingredients together.

5. 5

   Top with basil. Add fresh ground pepper to taste.