Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Eggplant Pasta Sauce, a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal. This sauce features tender eggplant, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of spices, creating a rich and satisfying experience for any pasta lover. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it can be served hot over your favorite pasta or enjoyed at room temperature with fresh veggies during the summer months. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, this vegetarian delight is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (peeled and cubed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup white wine
- 28 oz can Italian plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Kalamata olives (sliced) and capers
Instructions
- Place chopped eggplant in a colander with salt; let sit for 10 minutes to remove moisture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes), then stir in garlic for another minute.
- Pour in white wine; scrape browned bits from the pan. Add canned tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well.
- Stir in seasonings and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to thicken.
- Add olives and capers; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg