How do I prepare a caponata pasta salad?

Turn Caponata into a refreshing pasta salad! Our recipe combines the vibrant flavors of Sicilian eggplant dish with pasta. Perfect for summer!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare a Caponata pasta salad. Items include: pasta eggplant red bell pepper onion garlic cloves diced tomatoes capers olives red wine vinegar olive oil basil leaves Parmesan cheese

pasta 8 ounces
eggplant 1 medium-sized
red bell pepper 1
onion 1
garlic cloves 2
diced tomatoes 1 cup
capers 2 tablespoons
olives 1/2 cup
red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
olive oil 2 tablespoons
basil leaves for garnish
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Take note
Be careful while handling the hot pasta and make sure to allow it to cool before adding it to the salad. Also, be mindful of the sharpness of the knife while chopping the vegetables.

1

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your preferred pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.

2

Prepare the Caponata

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced eggplant and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a plate. In the same pan, add diced red bell pepper, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Return the eggplant to the pan and stir in diced tomatoes, capers, olives, and red wine vinegar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

3

Combine the pasta and Caponata

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the Caponata. Toss well to ensure that the pasta is evenly coated with the flavorful mixture. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to develop and the salad to cool down.

4

Serve and enjoy

When you're ready to serve, give your Caponata pasta salad a final toss to make sure everything is well mixed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy this refreshing and vibrant summer salad!