Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • Olive oil
  • 4 1/2 cups unpeeled eggplant (cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice)
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cups chopped fennel bulb
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (from about 6 cloves)
  • 3 cups canned chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
  • One (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 2 teaspoons whole dried fennel seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • One (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • Freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese (for serving)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces penne rigate and/or fusilli
  • 3 cups tomato soup (see preceding recipe)
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes)
  • 5 tablespoons freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)

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