Eggplant with Tomato Sauce
Eggplant with Tomato Sauce might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 104 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 8. Not A mixture of canned tomatoes, additional olive oil, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
Cut eggplant into 1/2-in.-thick slices.
Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. In a 2-qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat
Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm while preparing eggplant. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 cup oil; brown eggplant, a quarter at a time, adding more oil as needed.
Place on a serving platter one row at a time. Cover with sauce and sprinkle with cheese.