CROCK POT PASTA WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE

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Chunks of eggplant cook in a slow cooked spaghetti sauce offering a low calorie alternative to ground beef or sausage. From Better Homes and Gardens. French and Italian!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium eggplant
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, cut up
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained or 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives or 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
2 -4 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
4 cups hot cooked penne pasta
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant, if desired; cut eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a 3 to 5 quart crock pot combine eggplant, onion, green pepper, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, garlic, sugar (if using), wine, water, and oregano.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in olives and parsley.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • Enjoy!
  • Note: Sometimes I will throw in grated carrots, zucchini, and other fresh vegs.
  • In a hurry?.
  • Use canned spaghetti sauce!
  • (Leave out the tomatoes, tomato paste.) Just add the wine, herbs, olives, etc.
  • Enjoy!

Asif khan Asif khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Sofie Melichar
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the eggplant sauce and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jordan Tineo
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Fatah Osman
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The eggplant sauce was a bit too oily for my liking, but the pasta was cooked perfectly.


James Makunganya
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Michael Ally
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I love this recipe! The eggplant sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mr Safi
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The eggplant sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Alex KvK
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked just the way I like it.


Jackie Green
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Afaq Raza
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the eggplant sauce and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Joey Balls
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jawadjawad
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The eggplant sauce was a bit too oily for my liking, but the pasta was cooked perfectly.


vitor apple
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


tamara tait
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I love this recipe! The eggplant sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Arina Khatun
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The eggplant sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


mahipal singh sodha
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked just the way I like it.


Vivian Chisom
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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