Ingredients

12 oz. long eggplant, peeled and

coarsely chopped

7 tablespoons vegetable oil

8 oz. sundried tomatoes in oil

& herbs, cut up

1 6 oz. can tomato paste

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

2 1/2 teas. dried Italian herbs

Preparation

Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add the chopped eggplant and saute until tender. Add remaining ingredients andsimmer for 10 minutes. Cool slightly and then then put into a processor with the sharp blade and blend just until barely smooth. Do not over blend.