Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce

By Micki Brown

Category
Yields4 Servings
 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ¾ lb eggplant, peeled, diced
 1 onion, diced
 1 large bell pepper, diced
 2 large tomatoes, diced
 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
 1 tsp sea salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 Pasta of choice
 *Italian Sausage (optional)
 *Parmesan Cheese (optional)
1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or sauté pan.

2

Add the onions and sauté until they become translucent

3

Add the onions and sauté until they become translucent

4

Add the bell pepper and garlic and continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes

5

Add the eggplant, tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste, simmer, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes.

6

Add the basil and simmer another 3-4 minutes

7

Spoon over your pasta of choice. If desired, serve with Italian sausage, and/or top with parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 ¾ lb eggplant, peeled, diced
 1 onion, diced
 1 large bell pepper, diced
 2 large tomatoes, diced
 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
 1 tsp sea salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 Pasta of choice
 *Italian Sausage (optional)
 *Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or sauté pan.

2

Add the onions and sauté until they become translucent

3

Add the onions and sauté until they become translucent

4

Add the bell pepper and garlic and continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes

5

Add the eggplant, tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and tomato paste, simmer, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes.

6

Add the basil and simmer another 3-4 minutes

7

Spoon over your pasta of choice. If desired, serve with Italian sausage, and/or top with parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce