Eggplant Red Gravy with Anchovies

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A great New Orleans style gravy. We call tomato sauce Red Gravy in the South. Anchovies add flavor, not salt to this recipe. I know you will thank me after you try this recipe.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 4 cups peeled, cubed eggplant

  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes, with liquid

  • ¼ cup tomato paste (Optional)

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 ½ (2 ounce) cans anchovies with capers, mashed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until the onion is tender.

  2. Stir in the eggplant, tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, mushrooms, and anchovies. Cover, and simmer over low heat until eggplant is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir frequently. When the eggplant is tender, remove the lid, and cook until most of the liquid from the tomatoes has boiled off. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 4 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and stir in the eggplant gravy. Top with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296 Calories
9g Fat
43g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 643mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 643mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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