FETTUCCINE WITH EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SAUCE

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Fettuccine With Eggplant And Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 665, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 136 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 875 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Iftikher Afridi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The eggplant and tomato sauce was flavorful and the fettuccine was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new pasta dish to try.


AliHamza Hamza
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new pasta dish to try.


Sheikh Sanju
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This recipe was a great success! The eggplant and tomato sauce was delicious and the fettuccine was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Crokuran
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The eggplant and tomato sauce was a hit, and the fettuccine was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Simone Parent
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This was a delicious and easy recipe! The eggplant and tomato sauce was flavorful and the fettuccine cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


Saqib Aftab
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great! The eggplant and tomato sauce is so flavorful and the fettuccine is always cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is also vegetarian, which makes it a great option for meatless


Grant Anderson
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This is now my go-to recipe for fettuccine! The eggplant and tomato sauce is so delicious and the fettuccine is always cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make, which is a bonus.


Moha Mohamed
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Syed Furqan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The eggplant and tomato sauce was so flavorful and the fettuccine was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Ruboul Hosean
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I'm not a huge eggplant fan, but this dish changed my mind! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and was so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Dillan Dillo
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant and tomato sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the fettuccine. I loved the addition of the basil, which really brightened up the dish. Will definitely be making this again.