EGGPLANT MEATBALLS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large eggplant, chopped
2 slices stale bread, crust removed
1 cup (250 ml) milk
2 eggs
1 cup/250 ml freshly grated Pecorino cheese
1 cup/250 ml freshly grated Parmigiano cheese
Salt
1/2 cup/125 ml bread crumbs
1/2 cup/125 ml flour, plus extra for dredging
1/2 cup/125 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Red onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds/700 g tomato puree
Salt
Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Boil the chopped eggplant in salted boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain well and let cool. Squeeze out any excess water from the eggplant.
  • In a bowl, add the bread and milk. Allow the bread to sit and absorb the milk for a few minutes. Squeeze out as much of the milk from the bread as possible.
  • In another mixing bowl, add the eggplant and break up the bread into the bowl. Add the eggs, Pecorino, Parmigiano cheese, and salt. Then add the bread crumbs and flour. Cook's Note: If your mixture has a lot of moisture you may need to add more bread crumbs and flour. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. With your hands, shape the meatballs into the size of golf balls. Dredge the meatballs in the flour.
  • For the tomato sauce: In a large saucepan heat up olive oil. Saute the onions and add the tomato puree and salt. Bring the mixture to a light boil, then turn the heat to medium. Add the meatballs to the sauce and allow to cook for approximately 15 minutes. Plate and add the Parmigiano cheese.

Md Tanbir Islam
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These eggplant meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Najaxiina Mahamed
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I made these eggplant meatballs last night and they were delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


ziyad typist
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These eggplant meatballs were a bit of a disappointment. They were dry and bland, and the sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Lizeth baldivia
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I was skeptical about these eggplant meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


ZAIN SHABRANI
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These eggplant meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Sam Yas
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I made these eggplant meatballs last night and they were delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Hannan Shahwani
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These eggplant meatballs were a bit of a disappointment. They were dry and bland, and the sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


MD Tipolar Khan
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I was skeptical about these eggplant meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Elisha Dalisay
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These eggplant meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


SSEMAKULA ALOYSIUS
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I made these eggplant meatballs last night and they were delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Raufon alom Jihad
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These eggplant meatballs were a bit of a disappointment. They were dry and bland, and the sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Hafsa Khalid
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I was skeptical about these eggplant meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


chris Tucker
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These eggplant meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Julia Mey
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I made these eggplant meatballs last night and they were delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Ahmed Raza111
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These eggplant meatballs were a bit of a disappointment. They were dry and bland, and the sauce was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ishwari Rijal
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I was skeptical about these eggplant meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Breyanta Bourgeois
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These eggplant meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Yousuf Zafar
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I made these eggplant meatballs last night and they were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Noor syed
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These eggplant meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


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