Side dishe for 4

Eggplant Bolognese

Name: Eggplant Bolognese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1/2 cup finely diced carrots; 4 cups diced eggplant; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup dry red or white wine; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 cup dairy-free milk; 1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional); 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup; freshly chopped basil; vegan parmesan cheese; pasta (optional)

Diced eggplant, vegetables, tomatoes, wine, and dairy-free milk simmer into a rich meatless pasta sauce.

Typical price

$7.60for 4 servings

$1.90 per serving$7.60 for 4

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45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Side dishes

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
Eggplant$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	29 oz	$2.32Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.28Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.60

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
4 cups diced eggplant
4 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red or white wine
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 cup dairy-free milk
1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
freshly chopped basil
vegan parmesan cheese
pasta (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrots for 5 minutes.
Add the eggplant and cook for 8 minutes, stirring until softened.
Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the wine, crushed tomatoes, dairy-free milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and maple syrup.
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the pasta according to its package directions, if using, and serve it with the sauce.