Linguine with Mom's Eggplant-and-Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Linguine with Mom's Eggplant-and-Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 pound mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 15-ounce can); 1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 3/4 pound linguine

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (one 15-ounce can)
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3/4 pound linguine

1
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Increase the heat to moderately high and add another tablespoon of the oil to the pan.
4
Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Reduce the heat to moderate.
6
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan.
7
Stir in the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
8
Add the salt, cayenne, thyme, tomatoes, and broth.
9
Bring to a simmer.
10
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the eggplant is very tender, about 30 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes.
12
Drain; toss with the sauce.

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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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 pound mushrooms, coarsely chopped, 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Linguine with Mom's Eggplant-and-Mushroom 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.

Linguine with Mom's Eggplant-and-Mushroom Sauce

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