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Eggplant Bolognese

Eggplant Bolognese prepared dish

This eggplant bolognese is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian twist on the classic italian dish. Packed with tender eggplant, aromatic vegetables, and rich tomato sauce, it is perfect served over your favorite pasta. Enjoy a comforting meal that is both satisfying and nutritious!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, garlic, onion, pasta.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 medium eggplant (diced)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced eggplant to the skillet and cook until it begins to soften.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and the flavors meld together.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  8. Drain the pasta and serve it topped with the eggplant bolognese sauce and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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