Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 package fresh button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 (35 ounce) can Tuttorosso® Crushed Tomatoes In Thick Puree With Basil

1 (16 ounce) package bow ties pasta, cooked and drained

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Preparation

Place eggplant in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, stir to coat eggplant with salt. In a skillet heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until lightly browned. Add eggplant, mushroom, salt and black pepper; cook for 25 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Add TUTTOROSSO® CRUSHED TOMATOES in thick puree with basil to eggplant and mushrooms,