Ingredients

  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, mashed
  • 13 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 14 cup dry white wine
  • 4 medium firm ripe tomatoes or 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 14 cup chopped fresh basil

Method

  • Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Peel and dice the onion.
  • Seed and dice the bell peppers.
  • If using fresh tomatoes, peel, seed and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Pour about half of the olive oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the eggplant and zucchini and saute until the eggplant is soft; remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the onions and peppers.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and saute for another minute or so.
  • Add the white wine and cook, stirring frequently, until wine is reduced by about half.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring up to a boil.
  • Reduce heat slightly and let cook until the liquid from the tomatoes is reduced.
  • Add the eggplant and zucchini back to the pot.
  • Stir in the basil.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt and/or pepper if needed.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 20-30 minutes.