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Method
  1. Combine oil, onion and celery in a large non-stick pan and cook over moderate heat until soft, stirring frequently.
  2. Add garlic and cook a further 1 minute.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in mince and cook until mince browns (about 5 minutes). 
  5. Add tomatoes, eggplant and basil. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Simmer over low heat until mince is cooked through, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water following the instructions on the packet. Serve the pasta with the sauce.
Notes

From The Heart Foundation's 'The New Classic Cookbook'.

 

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