Fettuccine With Eggplant And Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Fettuccine With Eggplant And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound eggplant; Olive oil pan spray; 1 large clove garlic; 1 4-ounce onion or 3 ounces chopped onion (1 cup); 1 28-ounce can chopped or crushed tomatoes, no salt added; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste, no salt added; 1 teaspoon capers; Fresh basil; 8 ounces no-egg fettuccine; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Bring water to boil in covered pot for fettuccine; turn on broiler; cover broiler pan with aluminum foil.
2
Wash eggplant and trim off ends.
3
Slice eggplant into rounds 1/4-inch thick; arrange on a foil-covered pan and spray lightly with olive oil.
4
Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat source for about 10 minutes.
5
Don't let the slices burn.
6
Mince garlic; chop the whole onion.
7
Heat a nonstick pan and spray lightly with olive oil.
8
Saute garlic and onion until onion begins to soften.
9
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and capers.
10
Cook over high heat for 10 minutes or so.
11
Turn eggplant and spray the other side; continue to broil another 6 or 7 minutes.
12
Cook pasta according to package directions.
13
Wash, dry and chop basil to make 1 tablespoon.
14
Stir into the tomatoes; season with freshly ground black pepper.
15
Remove eggplant from broiler and roughly cut it into large chunks; do not peel.
16
Stir into the sauce.
17
To serve, drain pasta and top with sauce.

162

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound eggplant, Olive oil pan spray, 1 large clove garlic, 1 4-ounce onion or 3 ounces chopped onion (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Fettuccine With Eggplant And Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fettuccine With Eggplant And Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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