MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Eggplant Scallopini Categories: Italian, Pasta Yield: 6 Servings 4 c Eggplant; cubed 1 lb Mushrooms; chopped 3 cl Garlic; crushed 1 c Onions; chopped 1 c Green pepper; chopped 2 tb Olive oil 2 tb Butter 1 c Marsala 1 c Fresh parmesan; grated 2 md Tomatoes; chopped 1/4 c Tomato paste 1/4 c Fresh parsley; chopped 1 Bay leaf 1 ts Basil 1 ts Salt Fresh black pepper This takes approximately 1 hour to prepare. During the last ten minutes of simmering time, prepare your pasta and salad. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onions, garlic, 1/2 ts salt, and bay leaf and sauté 5 minutes. Add eggplant and another 1/2 ts salt, stir, and cook, covered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, remaining salt, spices (not parsley), peppers, tomatoes, and paste. Mix well and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add marsala and parsley. Cover and simmer over low heat, about 15-20 minutes. Just before serving, mix in the parmesan cheese. Serve over pasta, and pass around some extra parmesan. Serve with dry, red wine. Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook MMMMM