Mr. Food's Northern Italian Pasta and Eggplant

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Mr. Food

Ingredients

 * 8 oz penne pasta
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 1½ tsp dried oregano
 * 1 small unpeeled eggplant, coarsely chopped (about 3 cups)
 * 3 unpeeled ripe tomatoes, cubed
 * 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tsp garlic powder
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp black pepper
 * ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
 * ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, set aside.
 * 2) Keep warm.
 * 3) Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
 * 4) Stir in the oregano, then add the eggplant and tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 5) Stir in the parsley, garlic powder, sugar, salt and peppers.
 * 6) Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
 * 7) Pour the eggplant mixture over the cooked pasta and toss with the Parmesan cheese.
 * 8) Serve at once.
 * 9) Note: you can make the sauce a few days before using it.
 * 10) Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
 * 11) Just heat and serve over cooked pasta.
 * 12) Make a double batch, 'cause it's even better the next day.