MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA SAUCE (OAMC)

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This rich vegetable sauce is sure to become a favourite whether it's mixed through pasta, spooned over baked potatoes, served with grilled chicken or fish, or spread over a pizza base. This sauce can be frozen. After adding the Napoletana Sauce and parsley, cool then freeze in a container and keep for up to 1 month. Defrost thoroughly, then reheat until piping hot before adding to cooked pasta or any of the suggestions above.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant, washed
1 large onion
1 red pepper, washed
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
14 ounces pasta sauce, Napoletana, store bought
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Trim and discard the top and bottom of the eggplant and cut the remainder into small cubes.
  • Peel the onion and chop finely. Cut the red pepper in half, deseed and slice into small pieces.
  • Place the prepared vegetables in a medium-sized roasting tin with the garlic. Stir in the olive oil, paprika and 4 tbsp cold water. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to stop the vegetables from sticking.
  • When the vegetables are soft and golden, stir in the Napoletana Sauce and parsley, and season well. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes to heat through. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain the pasta, then stir into the sauce. Serve with a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 489.7, Carbohydrate 110.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 17, Protein 19.1

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