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Spaghetti with Tomato and Aubergine (Eggplant) Sauce
"This is a "throw it in the oven & blend it all together" recipe which is always a great hit any time of the year. I have called it a Tapenade; a Tapenade contains olives, anchovies & capers normally, with a few regional variations, but this reminded me of the consistency of a Tapenade, so that's what it's called! (There are NO anchovies in this one!) I use this for dips, spreads, sauces, grilled sandwiches plus grilled meat & vegetables. It is very versatile & stores for up to 2 weeks in the fridge - with a coating of olive oil on top. This recipe makes enough to fill a 1lb jar; it is very easy to increase the quantities. Please note, there is no need to salt the aubergines OR take the skin off after they have cooked.
Ingredients
  • 500 g aubergines
  • salt, to sprinkle on aubergine
  • olive oil, for shallow frying
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 small dried red chilies, crumbled or 2 teaspoons chili flakes
  • 1 cup black olives, stoned and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 kg large frsh tomatoes, skinned and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 1 sprig fresh oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 500 g spaghetti
  • fresh basil leaf
  • grated parmesan cheese
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