PENNE WITH EGGPLANT AND SAUSAGE (PENNE CON MELANZANE E SALSICCIA

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Penne With Eggplant and Sausage (Penne Con Melanzane E Salsiccia image

This recipe came about when I didn't have the correct ingredients for another dish I was going to make. As a result, I ended up creating this pasta sauce which has been a "keeper" ever since.

Provided by Pasta-Bella

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -2 eggplant, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, whole
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
2 -3 tablespoons red wine
2 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Saute eggplant and garlic in olive oil until the eggplant is tender. Remove to a plate.
  • In the same pan, cook the sausage.
  • Add the red wine, using it to deglaze the pan. Reduce slightly.
  • Add the broth and the tomatoes, crushing the tomatoes by hand into the pan.
  • Return eggplant to the sauce. Salt to taste.
  • Simmer until flavors blend and sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Serve over cooked penne or other pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 86.6, Sodium 1129.7, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 20.3

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