Smoky Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 2 small ripe tomatoes (about 1/2 pound)
  • 3 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • Coal-Roasted Eggplants (click for recipe)
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps

  1. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and split, about 4 minutes. Press through a sieve set over a medium bowl; discard solids. Whisk in anchovies, garlic, harissa, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Spoon half of sauce onto a platter. Place eggplants on top, season with salt, and spoon remaining sauce over. Let sit 30 min-utes to let flavors meld. Drizzle with oil, top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
  3. DO AHEAD: Smoky Tomato Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.