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Linguine with Mom's Eggplant-and-Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Linguine with Mom's Eggplant-and-Mushroom Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (1 15-oz can)
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
3/4 lb linguine

Directions:

In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to moderately high and add another tablespoon of the oil to the pan. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir in the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the salt, cayenne, thyme, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the eggplant is very tender, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain; toss with the sauce.
Wine Recommendation: Pasta almost always brings us back to Italy and her bountiful variety of wines. A Dolcetto d'Alba, light and fruity but with firm tannins, is what you want to perfectly offset the traditional flavors and high acidity of the sauce.
Notes: When sautéing mushrooms, cook them over relatively high heat and in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. If the heat's too low or the pan too full, the mushrooms will steam in their own liquid instead of browning. It's worth the extra effort to avoid that rubbery, steamed texture-unless you're especially fond of canned mushrooms.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	493.32 Kcal (2065 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.37g	21%
Cholesterol	12.75mg	4%
Sodium	833.96mg	35%
Potassium	965.7mg	21%
Total Carbs	81.19g	27%
Sugars	13.7g	55%
Dietary Fiber	11.81g	47%
Protein	16.87g	34%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	65.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.76 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.11g	21%
Cholesterol	2.97mg	4%
Sodium	194.01mg	35%
Potassium	224.66mg	21%
Total Carbs	18.89g	27%
Sugars	3.19g	55%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	47%
Protein	3.92g	34%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	28%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	15.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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