Vegetable Sauce for Pasta

This sauce is hearty, vegetarian and nutritious.

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 Tablespoons olive oil

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed

1 large zucchini, cubed

1 large Portobella mushroom, washed and sliced

1 pound asparagus, peeled and cut into thirds

1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped with juice

1 Tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half

1 pound pasta of your choice, cooked al dente

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Directions

Sauté garlic in olive oil until lightly browned. Add eggplant and sauté for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and mushroom slices. Cook for 5 minutes more.
Add asparagus, tomatoes, honey and spices. Continue cooking until asparagus are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add olives and stir. Serve over pasta.
Serves: 3-4