Use eggplant instead of pasta. Slice eggplant "au julienne" (sp?) about 1/3" square and 8" long. Parboil for one minute. Dry thoroughly. Add to hot oil in fry pan. Fast fry until a bit brown. Remove from pan.
Use tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes cooked with onions, garlic, herbs of your choice. Basil is a must in the sauce. Oregano is optional.
Side dish of grated fresh uncooked beets with lemon sprinkled over them, sugar added and don't get it on your new white blouse.
Whole wheat bannock to sop up the sauces.
Side dish of chick peas that have been cooked thoroughly then roasted in a hot oven. Sea salt as the condiment.