Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce

Name: Chunky Vegetable Pasta Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
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)

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By Micki Brown

CategoryMain Dish

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)

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

Add the onions and sauté until they become translucent

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

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

Add the basil and simmer another 3-4 minutes

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

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