1 teaspoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 medium zucchini, cut into medium pieces

1 small eggplant, cut into medium pieces

1 red bell pepper, cut into medium strips

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 package whole wheat or other whole grain pasta

pasta sauce (optional)

Cook pasta according to instructions. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet.  Cook the garlic until it starts to brown.  Add the vegetables and salt.  Cook covered, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the vegetables do not provide enough water during the cooking.

Serve the vegetables over the pasta and top with pasta sauce if desired.