Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
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4.9
Eggplant and Tomato Sauce
Description
The sauce starts by sautéing chopped garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat, then adding cubed eggplant to soften slightly. Coarsely chopped canned plum tomatoes, including juices, are added and simmered uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. Salt and black pepper are used to season, and fresh basil or parsley is added just before serving for herbal brightness.
The texture balances tender eggplant pieces with a rich tomato sauce that clings well to pasta. This preparation avoids heavy spices to let the tomato and eggplant flavors stand out simply. Typically served warm over cooked pasta, it provides a light yet comforting option for a vegetable-forward sauce.
When paired with 2 ounces of uncooked pasta, the dish accounts for about 8 Weight Watchers smart points per serving, supporting portion control.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant cut in 1/2-inch cubes, medium
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 28 oz plum tomatoes I like Tuttorosso, including juice, canned
- salt fresh ground
- black pepper fresh ground
- basil for garnish, or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Serving this sauce over 2 ounces of uncooked pasta results in 8 Weight Watchers smart points per portion.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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