EGGPLANT BOLOGNESE

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Mike Ugliarolo of Scarsdale, New York sends us this family-friendly dinner-pasta and bolognese-with sauteed eggplant, pepper, onion, and zucchini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tablespoons olive oil
1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 zucchini (about 8 ounces), quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch-thick crosswise
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 pound rigatoni or other short tubular pasta
Parmesan cheese, shaved (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large (5-quart) saucepan with a lid, heat 6 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add eggplant; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan; reduce heat to medium. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add beef; cook, stirring and breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, add tomatoes, oregano, and eggplant to beef-vegetable mixture; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and eggplant is tender, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; serve topped with sauce and, if desired, Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g

Shah Irfan
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This recipe is a keeper!


Tania Haseeb
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Qurratulain Munawar
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This recipe is easy to follow.


Md Junaid Ahmed
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Saeed Kurdi
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I love that this recipe is vegetarian.


M Reid
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


MD Tawsin
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Carmenann Besio
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Delicious!


unish Gorkahali
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This recipe is easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of eggplant and bolognese sauce.


Shubham Devkota
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for ways to reduce my meat consumption. This recipe is a great option. It's flavorful and satisfying, and it's a good way to get your vegetables.


Jonathan Carrel
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the eggplant and the sauce.


Franyer Ramirez
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I love eggplant, and this recipe is a great way to use it. The sauce is flavorful and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.


Md Riaz Hossan
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This was a delicious and satisfying meal. The eggplant was a great substitute for meat, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Latrell Edwards
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Naeem Khoso
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. The eggplant is a great source of fiber and antioxidants, and the sauce is packed with nutrients. I felt good about feeding this to my family.


Patricia Nhlapo
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it, and even my picky kids ate it without complaint. The eggplant was a great substitute for meat, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Mano Doll
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This eggplant bolognese was fantastic! It was so flavorful and hearty, and the texture of the eggplant was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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