Monday, August 31, 2009

Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with baked Eggplant

Raw Pasta Sauce
2-3 large tomatoes
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 T. olive oil
handful fresh basil leaves
few sprigs of fresh thyme
handful fresh oregano leaves
1 t. sea salt
3 dates, soaked in hot water for about 15 minutes
1/3-1/2 c. sun dried tomatoes soaked in hot water to soften
1. Put all of it in a food processor and blend to desired consistency.
2. Eat on pasta or spiralized zucchini

Baked Eggplant
1/2 large eggplant
1 egg
1 T. water
1 c. breadcrumbs
balsamic vinegar
olive oil
grated cheese of your choice
1 tomato, diced

1. Slice the eggplant into thick slices.
2. Combine the egg and water in a small bowl.
3. Place the breadcrubs in another small bowl.
4. Dip the eggplant slices in the egg and then the breadcrumbs.
5. Place on a greased baking sheet.
6. Top with the tomatoes and cheese.
7. Drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic on top.
8. Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes
9. Then broil for 3 minutes

The pictures don't do this meal justice. I really enjoyed it. Both recipes are quick and easy.

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