Eggplant-Mushroom Sauce

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Servings: 5 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, earthy Italian-inspired sauce blending tender eggplant and savory mushrooms in a robust tomato base.
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Eggplant-Mushroom Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5 Calories: 151.3

Description

This hearty Eggplant-Mushroom Sauce delivers deep, earthy flavors that rival traditional meat-based sauces. By slowly simmering cubed eggplant and sliced mushrooms with aromatic garlic, onion, and fresh herbs, you create a thick, luxurious texture that clings beautifully to pasta. The natural sweetness of the tomatoes balances the savory umami of the mushrooms, while a splash of wine adds complexity. Its a versatile, vegan-friendly dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it over spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or use it as a topping for bruschetta for a sophisticated yet comforting meal that highlights seasonal vegetables at their best.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a wide-bottomed pan or skillet with high sides over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; saut for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  3. Break canned tomatoes into bits by hand or with a utensil.
  4. Add the tomatoes with their juice, wine, cubed eggplant, sliced mushrooms, chopped basil, oregano, and sugar to the pan.
  5. Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the eggplant to begin cooking.
  6. Remove the cover and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Taste the sauce and season with salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
  8. Meanwhile, cook dried spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.
  9. Drain the pasta well.
  10. Serve the hot eggplant-mushroom sauce over the drained pasta.
  11. Top with a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 151.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6g9%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 29.1mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 24.3g9%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g29%
Sugars 15.4g
Protein 5.4g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: eggplant, mushrooms, tomato sauce, vegan, italian, pasta sauce, vegetarian, basil, oregano, garlic, onion, olive oil, simmered, earthly, umami, comfort food, meal prep, spaghetti, herbs, plant-based
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