MetroVan Independent News April 2016 | Page 19

MVINEWS.COM MetroVan Independent News April 2016 19 FOOD Rigatoni with eggplant and shiitake INGREDIENTS HEALTHY EATING By Fabiola Zefi As Italians would say; mangia, mangia! I never knew what good pasta tasted like until I visited Italy back in 2011. Ahhhh, Italy is not only my favorite place on earth because of its beautiful and buoyant women, sophisticated men, impeccably dressed people and breathtaking scenery. It's one of my favorites because of their outof-this-world food and simple ingredients used to make it so deliciozo! Directions: 1. Bring pasta to a boil. I like mine Al Dente so check cooking instructions for that. Strain, place back in cooking pot to keep warm. 2. Sautee the garlic until brown in olive Photo by Fabiola Zefi Rigatoni with eggplant and shiitake. oil, a