- 2 medium aubergines (eggplants)
- 2 tbsp oil, divided
- ~ 7 shallots or tiny onions, peeled and halved
- 1 tsp sugar
- 200 g (~ 2 cups) small mushrooms (I used small chestnut mushrooms), cut in half
- 1 courgette (zucchini), cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tbsp plain flour
- 100 ml (scant 1/2 cup) marsala wine
- 250 ml (~ 1 cup) vegetable stock
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ~ 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp creme fraiche (or double / heavy cream)
- Cooked tagliatelle, to serve
- Fresh parsley, to serve
Cut the aubergines (eggplants) into chunky dice (~ 2 inches in size). Lay the pieces out on a baking tray, and toss with 1 tbsp oil. Roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for 25-30 minutes, until soft.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1tbsp oil in a large frying pan, and add the halved shallots. Cook over a medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, then add the sugar and cook for a further 5-10 minutes, until the shallots are fairly soft and just beginning to caramelise. Add the mushrooms, courgette (zucchini), and garlic, and cook over a medium heat for a further 5-10 minutes, until all the vegetables are soft. Add the cooked aubergine to the pan.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, and mix to coat. Add the marsala wine, and turn the heat up a little to bring the liquid to a boil, scraping any crispy bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow it to cook for a few minutes until halved in volume. Add the vegetable stock, mustard, and halved tomatoes, and simmer for a few more minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, and add the creme fraiche. Mix well to give a glossy sauce. Serve with tagliatelle.
I roasted the aubergine (eggplant) before adding to the dish, as it gives it a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. I highly recommend this step, but if you're pushed for time, you can just fry the aubergines along with the other vegetables.
If you prefer, you can use a normal onion instead of the shallots.
Nutrition Facts
Veggie marsala
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 0g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 0g0%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.