This simple pasta is the perfect quick, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal. Just 20 minutes, 9 ingredients, and 100% plant-based and gluten-free!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8ozspaghetti noodles
2tbspolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2onionminced
1eggplantchopped
1cupmushroomssliced
28ozcrushed tomatoes
½tspsaltadjust to taste
1pinchred pepper flakes
½cupparsleychopped
Instructions
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water when done to prevent further cooking.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. When hot, add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook for 1-2 minutes, until onions turn translucent.
Add in remaining olive oil, eggplant, mushrooms, another pinch of salt, and cook for a couple minutes, until eggplant softens.
Add crushed tomatoes, salt, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Simmer for at least 10 minutes and up to one hour. Taste and add salt/pepper as needed.