Eggplant and Tomato Sauce

Name: Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (cut in 1/2-inch cubes); 4 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 28 oz can plum tomatoes including juice (I like Tuttorosso); salt and fresh ground pepper; chopped basil or parsley (for garnish)

This simple Eggplant and Tomato Sauce is delicious, made with diced eggplant stewed in tomatoes and garlic. I love it served over pasta but it's also great as a side dish on it's own.

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 20 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 14 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium eggplant (cut in 1/2-inch cubes)
4 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
28 oz can plum tomatoes including juice (I like Tuttorosso)
salt and fresh ground pepper
chopped basil or parsley (for garnish)

Steps

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet, when hot saute the garlic in olive oil.
Add eggplant and cook about 3 minutes, until it begins to soften.
Coarsely chop tomatoes and add them to the skillet along with the juices.
Season with salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered about 15-20 minutes.
Add fresh chopped herbs and serve over your favorite pasta.