easy eggplant ragout

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cut the eggplant into thin slices

then cut into strips

dice into small pieces

chop the olives

mince the garlic

chop the onion

heat oil in a pan

add half of the eggplant

cook for 5 minutes, add some olive oil

add the remaining eggplant

cook  5 more minutes

stir in butter

add onion and garlic

season with salt and pepper

add spices

stir in tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes

stir in tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes

add olives

pour red wine, cook for 5 min.

pour the broth, simmer for 10 min.

add crushed tomatoes, simmer for 15 min.

in the meantime, cook the pasta

scoop up some cooking water

drain the pasta

toss with the eggplant ragout

toss with the eggplant ragout

add some cooking water

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