As the warm summer sun ripens tomatoes and eggplants to perfection, there's no better way to savor these seasonal delights than by simmering them into a slow-cooked sauce that captures their natural sweetness and umami-rich flavors. This versatile sauce can be used as a base for pasta dishes, pizzas, or as a dip for grilled vegetables and meats. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your dinner guests, this slow-cooked summer tomato and eggplant sauce is sure to please.
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SLOW-COOKED SUMMER TOMATO AND EGGPLANT SAUCE
Steps:
- Prepare the tomatoes for sauce. Trim and peel the eggplants. Cut them lengthwise in 3/4-inch wide slices, stack the slices and cut them into 3/4-inch wide strips, then chop into 3/4-inch chunks. Following the procedures for "Initial Sauté" in the main recipe, stir together the oil, the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the saucepan. Cook for 5 or 6 minutes, add the garlic and let it caramelize it in a "hot spot," then stir in a couple tablespoons of water and cook the onions and garlic together for a minute or two. Now pour the eggplant pieces into the pan, sprinkle on 1 teaspoon salt, and turn to coat the pieces with the oil and sautéed onion and garlic. Cook over low-medium heat, uncovered, stirring and turning the eggplant frequently. If the pan gets dry and the pieces start to brown, stir in several spoons of water; lower the heat if needed. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the eggplant chunks are very soft, almost mushy, but still retain their shape. Pour in the prepared tomatoes and juices, rinse the tomato bowl with 2 or 3 cups water and pour it into the pan (the eggplant needs the additional liquid). Sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the peperoncino and stir to blend everything together. Submerge the basil branches in the sauce, cover the pan and raise the heat to medium. When the sauce reaches the boil, lower the heat to keep an active simmer and cook, covered, for 40 minutes or so. The eggplant should now be broken down and melting into the tomatoes. Uncover the pan and let the sauce bubble gently and gradually reduce. Stir carefully as it thickens, to make sure the eggplant doesn't stick to the pan bottom, lower the heat if necessary. Cook uncovered for a total of 45 minutes to an hour, until the sauce has the consistency you like, then turn off the heat. Pull out the basil before using, and store as in the main recipe.
EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE
My grandmother brought this recipe from Italy about 125 years ago. It's been passed through the generations and is now being made by my own great-granddaughters! It's a delightful side dish that we serve with a variety of main courses such as pasta with meatballs or baked chicken. I make it every week!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut eggplant into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Sprinkle with salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. , Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. In a 2-qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm while preparing eggplant. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 cup oil; brown eggplant, a quarter at a time, adding more oil as needed. Place on a serving platter one row at a time. Cover with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CROCK POT PASTA WITH EGGPLANT SAUCE
Chunks of eggplant cook in a slow cooked spaghetti sauce offering a low calorie alternative to ground beef or sausage. From Better Homes and Gardens. French and Italian!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 7h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Peel eggplant, if desired; cut eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
- In a 3 to 5 quart crock pot combine eggplant, onion, green pepper, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, garlic, sugar (if using), wine, water, and oregano.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
- Stir in olives and parsley.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Enjoy!
- Note: Sometimes I will throw in grated carrots, zucchini, and other fresh vegs.
- In a hurry?.
- Use canned spaghetti sauce!
- (Leave out the tomatoes, tomato paste.) Just add the wine, herbs, olives, etc.
- Enjoy!
EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH EASY HOMEMADE SAUCE
I wasn't an eggplant lover until a friend gave me this recipe which I have tweaked and updated. The few ingredients in the sauce is far tastier than canned sauce and makes the dish. All you need is a side salad and crusty bread to make a meal!
Provided by Brenda
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8x14-inch baking dish.
- Mix seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in a shallow bowl. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and press into bread crumb mixture to coat. Lay slices onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Remove eggplant and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk tomato paste and water in a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir in basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Place eggplant slices into prepared baking dish, overlapping the slices. Spoon tomato sauce over eggplant and top with mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. If desired, broil for 1 to 2 more minutes to give the cheese topping a golden color. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 680.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
SLOW COOKER/CROCK POT SAUSAGE, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
Make and share this Slow Cooker/Crock Pot Sausage, Eggplant and Tomato Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sonya01
Categories Stew
Time 6h18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until evenly browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Add onion, garlic and eggplant to pan. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until eggplant is golden. Stir in chilli and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Add stock and bring to the boil. Spoon eggplant mixture into slow cooker. Add sausages. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
- Stir in parsley. Season with pepper. Serve with steamed vegetables and crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 315.9, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 11.7, Protein 5.2
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.
Provided by DIZTHEWONDERKID
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until soft and tender, stirring often.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5 calories, Carbohydrate 67.4 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 442.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor in your sauce.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this sauce on the stovetop over low heat for about 1 hour.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
- Stir in some fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, at the end of cooking for a burst of flavor.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, rice, or grilled vegetables.
Conclusion:
This slow-cooked summer tomato and eggplant sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Try serving the sauce with your favorite side dishes, such as pasta, rice, or grilled vegetables. Enjoy!
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