SPAGHETTI AND EGGPLANT "MEATBALLS"
Spaghetti and meatballs has multigenerational appeal, even when it goes vegetarian. A blend of eggplant and white beans provides the protein. Cheese, garlic, and oregano are the familiar-flavor agents; breadcrumbs and egg bind them together. A quick trip under the broiler browns the tops and sides, then plunk!-into the gravy they go.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat broiler with a rack about 6 inches from heating element. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until blackened on top, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and continue broiling until blackened on second side, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Immediately transfer to a bowl with oil, garlic, and oregano, tossing to combine. Cover bowl with a plate or plastic wrap; let steam until eggplant softens and cools slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer eggplant mixture to a food processor. Add beans, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, red-pepper flakes, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Pulse just to a chunky paste, 10 to 12 times (do not overmix). Form mixture into 16 meatballs, each approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lightly drizzled with oil.
- Drizzle with more oil, shaking sheet until meatballs are lightly and evenly coated. Broil, undisturbed, until browned on top and firm, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 3 cups tomato sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large straight-sided skillet. Gently transfer broiled meatballs to sauce, turning to coat (meatballs are delicate and can fall apart if handled aggressively). Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot; stir in remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Toss in more pasta water as necessary, a little at a time, until sauce evenly clings to noodles. Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta, topped with more cheese and red-pepper flakes, and a drizzle of oil.
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suresh jirel
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The eggplant meatballs were a great hit, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Adonis DuPrie
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The eggplant meatballs were not very flavorful, and the spaghetti was a bit overcooked. I would suggest adding more spices to the meatballs and cooking the spaghetti for a shorter amount of time.
H. M. Saiful Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the spaghetti is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.
Kris Walter
[email protected]This was an excellent dish! The eggplant meatballs were flavorful and moist, and the spaghetti was cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.
Terry Morgan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant meatballs were delicious, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Bill Williams
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The eggplant meatballs were delicious and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Basma Moumen
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The eggplant meatballs were a great hit, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Adole Kay
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The eggplant meatballs were not very flavorful, and the spaghetti was a bit overcooked. I would suggest adding more spices to the meatballs and cooking the spaghetti for a shorter amount of time.
Ladan 880
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the spaghetti is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.
Callum McCracken
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The eggplant meatballs were a little dry, but the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would suggest adding a bit more moisture to the meatballs, such as milk or eggs.
SGTop 13
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant meatballs were delicious, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
MAD GOD
[email protected]This was an excellent dish! The eggplant meatballs were flavorful and moist, and the spaghetti was cooked al dente. I would suggest adding a bit more garlic to the meatballs for an extra kick of flavor.
Anas Jadoon
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the eggplant meatballs, and they were especially impressed that they were vegetarian. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
Md nafish Md nafish
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant meatballs were a great vegetarian alternative to traditional meatballs, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy meal.
Timzenn
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.