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Pasta Sauce With Eggplant

Make a healthy food of whole wheat pasta with

tomato eggplant sauce. A perfect match to other

healthy meals.

Ingredients:

2 T extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3-1/4 c tomato puree

kosher salt to taste & freshly-ground black pepper

crushed red pepper

3 lg basil leaves

1 lb eggplant

1 lb pasta (penne or other)

pecorino romano cheese (to taste)

Directions:

Heat olive oil in pan. Add garlic and saute.

When garlic becomes aromatic, add tomato

puree. Season with salt, pepper, crushed red

pepper, and basil. Cover and simmer 10

minutes.

Meanwhile, slice eggplant thinly and place on

baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil.

Broil at 500 degrees for 3-4 min per side.

Remove from broiler and chop; add to sauce.

Replace lid and simmer 10 more minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain and place in large serving bowl. Toss with

sauce and top with pecorino romano cheese.