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Pasta with Eggplant and Tomato Topping - Recipe

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Directions
  • Cut the unpeeled eggplant into 1/2 inch slices and then cut slices into quarters.
  • Place the cut eggplant in a colander and sprinkle liberally with coarse salt and toss lightly. Weight down with plate and let stand for 30 minutes to drain with a bowl underneath to catch the liquid.
  • Rinse lightly and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add eggplant and cook until tender, shaking pan constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
  • Add tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper; heat thoroughly, stirring gently with wooden spoon.
  • Cook until tomatoes are desired consistency. Remove from heat.
  • Toss with pasta, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan if desired and serve.
 
 
Ingredients
-1 unpeeled large eggplant or 2 small/medium
-5 tablespoons olive oil
-1 large onion, diced
-2 medium garlic cloves, minced
-4 large tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
-1 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
-1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
-1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 4-6 servings of your favorite cooked pasta