sensual spaghetti

a delicious alternative to the classic "spag bol"! a flavoursome combination of roasted eggplant, broccoli & softened onions in a herby tomato sauce. the tastes arouse homely & comforting sensations

ingredients:
spaghetti pasta
1 large eggplant
1 brown onion, 1 red
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup broccoli
1 can tomatoes
250g extra-firm tofu
olive oil (for roasting eggplant)
2 pinches of sea salt + another 3-5 pinches
hefty sprinkle of pepper
large squirt of tomato sauce
pinch or two cayenne pepper
juice of  half a lemon
1 veggie stock cube
1-2 Tbsps maple syrup
1-2 Tbsps mixed herbs
3 Tbsps margarine
generous splash of red wine
basil, salt, & pepper, to garnish


cook your spaghetti!
and...
1. cut eggplant into cubes & drizzle in olive oil and season with 2 pinches of salt. roasted in oven for 15 or so minutes
2. saute garlic and onions (finely chopped) in veggie some water cube & some water for 5 minutes
3. add broccoli (also finely chopped), tofu (crumbled with your hands or in cut small cubes), tomatoes, and the rest of your seasoning!
4. once the eggplant is roasted, add to the sauce & then let this mixture cook on low for 15 or so minutes!

serve with basil, salt, & pepper
bon appetit!