Veggie marsala

medium aubergines ((eggplants))

oil, (divided)

~ 7 shallots or tiny onions, (peeled and halved)

sugar

(~ 2 cups) small mushrooms (I used small chestnut mushrooms), cut in half

courgette ((zucchini), cut into chunks)

garlic, (minced)

plain flour

(scant 1/2 cup) marsala wine

(~ 1 cup) vegetable stock

dijon mustard

~ 6 cherry tomatoes, (halved)

creme fraiche ((or double / heavy cream))

Cooked tagliatelle, (to serve)

Fresh parsley, to serve