This was my mother's recipe and is a nice way to incorporate eggplant into a meal. The thick, chunky sauce is splendid. I like to have it with a glass of red wine, crusty Italian bread and a tossed salad.—Jean Lawrence, Rochester, New York
Pasta with Eggplant Sauce
Pasta with Eggplant Sauce
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
- 1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
- 1 can (6 ounces) Italian tomato paste
- 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 pound thin spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, saute the eggplant, onion, parsley and garlic in oil until tender.
- Stir in the tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, mushrooms, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 385 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein.
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