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                          EGGPLANT-TOMATO SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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