Cooking Directions:
1. Prepare Wacky Mac
® according to package directions.
2. Place eggplant, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion and garlic in fine-mesh basket for grilling. Add thyme sprig. Brush vegetables and thyme with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Grill until vegetables are fork tender, turning over once.
4. Remove and allow vegetables to cool to room temperature. Cut into bite-size pieces.
5. Squeeze garlic from its peel and mash to a paste.
6. Place vegetables and garlic in large salad bowl.
7. Add cooked Wacky Mac
®, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
8. Toss gently but well. Stir in cheese. Toss again.
Note: Vegetables may be roasted instead of grilled. Prepare vegetables as directed. Place in large roasting pan. Add thyme sprig or ¼ teaspoon crushed, dried thyme. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Roast in preheated 400-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Aged Gouda cheese is available in the bulk cheese department of supermarkets.