Emily's Super Eggplant Sauce

This recipe makes a large amount of sweet, hearty tomato sauce, featuring eggplant, green pepper, onion, and garlic. Serve over egg noodles for a delicious dinner for six.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 513 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until soft and tender, stirring often.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and set aside.

Step 3

When done, transfer vegetables to a large stock pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and water. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot over egg noodles.