Eggplant-tomato sauce

 
                           EGGPLANT-TOMATO SAUCE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetarian                       Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1       t            Olive oil
      3/4   c            Dry sherry
    1       sm           Onion, finely chopped
    2       ea           Garlic cloves, minced
      1/4   c            Celery, chopped
    1       c            Peeled, cubed eggplant
      1/2   c            Minced red bell pepper
      1/2   ts           Nutmeg
    3       c            Plum tomatoes, chopped
    1       tb           Fresh basil
                         Salt & pepper
 
   In a large skillet, heat oil & sherry till bubbling.
   Add onion & cook for 5 minutes.  Add garlic, eggplant
   & pepper.  Cover & cook for 2 minutes. Add nutmeg,
   basil & tomatoes.  Bring to a boil, lower heat &
   simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
   
   Season to taste. Serve immediately over cooked pasta.
   
   "Vegetarian Times" September, 1991
  
 
 
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