directions
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1
Make macaroni and set aside
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2
In a large skillet heat the oil; add the onion, celery, and peppers
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3
Saute until the peppers begin to brown
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4
Add the zucchini, eggplant, salt, pepper, and oregano
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5
Mix well and let simmer until tender
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6
Add the capers, olives and marinara sauce
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7
Mix well, cover and let simmer
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8
Add the wine and basil, cover and let simmer for 3 more minutes
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9
Cook macaroni until al dente and drain
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10
Add to sauce and serve.
MACARONI ITALIANO
ingredients
- 1 full load of pasta dough made into macaroni
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped hearts of celery
- 3 bell peppers cut into 1 inch squares
- 2 zucchini, peeled and diced
- 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup capers
- 1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
- 4 cups marinara sauce (see recipe page 46)
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- salt and freshly milled black pepper to taste