It really is a beautiful day here on Long Island .
The sun is bright with a beautiful blue sky and the temperatures are what would be referred to as "perfect". I would refer to these temperatures as perfect for cooking! I am looking forward to enjoying a Sunday meal with my son and daughter; something that I know is both a blessing and an honor to enjoy a meal with good food, nice music, beautiful smiles and good conversation. I don't take this blessing lightly. It really is an honor to be this blessed.
I wish you all a beautiful Sunday.
Ingredients:
1 eggplant - peeled and cut into chunks
28 oz. can - crushed tomatoes
1 red onion - sliced
3 large cloves of garlic - chopped
1 pint of grape tomatoes - halved
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
¼ tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ cup fresh basil - chopped
¼ cup red wine
1 lb. favorite macaroni
Fresh grated Romano cheese
Olive oil
Place the cut eggplant, chopped garlic, sliced onion and halved tomatoes in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, 1 tsp. of salt and ½ tsp. of ground black pepper and toss.
Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil add the eggplant mix to the frying pan. Sauté until the eggplant is softened. Add the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, ½ tsp. ground black pepper and 1 tsp. salt and continue to simmer on low.
Add the wine and simmer on low for about 30-35 minutes. The longer it cooks the better.
Prepare the macaroni as directed.
Drizzle a little olive oil at the bottom of a large bowl.
Add a few dashes of red pepper flakes, dashes of dried oregano, grated Romano cheese and some fresh basil.
Add the cooked macaroni and toss.
Add the eggplant sauce and toss again; finish with more grated cheese.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
Chaya says
Each time, I make eggplant, I love it more. Can you imagine there was a time, I did not like it? I am always looking for new recipes and I will be able to add this to my repetoire, thanks to you. This is being featured on My Meatless Mondays.
Dining Alone says
I hope you had a wonderful day with your family. The dish looks filling and tasty!
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, I do quite like egg plants, your this egg plants and tomato sauce serve with macaroni look very inviting. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Best regards. God bless you.
debbie says
I love this...it sounds absolutely delicious and I'm a huge eggplant fan. Thanks Catherine!
Tanya Walton says
Sounds wonderful Catherine. I have never been very successful with growing aubergines!!
Mamal Diane says
I have an eggplant that would be perfect in your recipe 🙂 Thanks for joining us at the Let's get Social Sunday party. have a wonderful week 🙂
Kim G. says
This sauce looks absolutely perfect for pastas! I'M sure it was a delight!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
You are so right about the honor of that blessing, Catherine. Eggplant and tomatoes are one of my favorite combinations!! blessings ~ tanna
Treatntrick Treat and Trick says
This comfort food looks superb!