Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed eggplants (1 2/3 inch cubes, about 12 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 12 cups finely chopped onions
  • 34 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 14 cup chopped olive (I like black olives)
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cups hot cooked penne

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Place eggplant in a large bowl; drizzle with 2 T oil, tossing well to coat.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425 for 15 minutes stirring once.
  • Heat the remaining 1 T oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add onions; saute' 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic.
  • Saute' 1 minute.
  • Stir in wine, tomatoes, and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to med and cook 20 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in eggplant, remaining 1/4 t salt, olives, seasonings.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Serve over pasta.