Pasta Timballo Layered With Eggplant, Bolognese Rag

Name: Pasta Timballo Layered With Eggplant, Bolognese Ragu, Hardboiled Egg And Scamorza Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced thin (1/16-inch); 2 cups penne pasta cooked until al dente; 1/4 cup sliced hardboiled egg; 6 ounces bolognese ragu, recipe follows; Fresh basil leaves, as much as you like; 1/4 cup pecorino; 2 ounces tomato sauce; 1/2 cup scamorza cheese grated; 10 ounces salt pork or pancetta, rendered; 1 quart water; 1 cup diced carrots; 2/3 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 1/4 pounds boneless ground beef, pork and veal; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons tomato paste, mixed with 5 ounces broth of choice; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced thin (1/16-inch)
2 cups penne pasta cooked until al dente
1/4 cup sliced hardboiled egg
6 ounces bolognese ragu, recipe follows
Fresh basil leaves, as much as you like
1/4 cup pecorino
2 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup scamorza cheese grated
10 ounces salt pork or pancetta, rendered
1 quart water
1 cup diced carrots
2/3 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/4 pounds boneless ground beef, pork and veal
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste, mixed with 5 ounces broth of choice
Salt and pepper

1
To assemble, brush bottom of clay bowl* or oven-proof bowl with olive oil.
2
Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly around surface.
3
Place half eggplant strips in the clay all around circumference, with half laying over sides of clay.
4
In a mixing bowl toss pasta with egg, bolognese, basil, and pecorino cheese together.
5
Season with salt and pepper (you may add garlic here, red pepper flakes, etc).
6
Place the mixture in the clay.
7
Top with rest of the sliced eggplant and close top with the overhang of eggplant.
8
Remember to start at the opening so each slice closes the other.
9
Spread tomato sauce over the eggplant slices and then spread with grated scamorza cheese.
10
Lightly oil the top.
11
Bake in the oven at 325 degrees F for about 1 hour.
12
*If using a clay bowl do not preheat oven.
13
Start in a cold oven.
14
If using an oven-proof bowl preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
15
Cook the pancetta in a heavy bottom pan over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, fat should begin to render Add the chopped vegetables and cook 3 minutes until onion becomes tender and vegetables wilting.
16
Add the ground meat, and turn heat to medium.
17
Brown the meat, cooking 5 to 6 minutes.
18
Stir in the wine and tomato paste.
19
Reduce heat to low, cook 1 1/2 hours, stirring continuously.
20
Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.

1045

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced thin (1/16-inch), 2 cups penne pasta cooked until al dente, 1/4 cup sliced hardboiled egg, and more.

Yes, Pasta Timballo Layered With Eggplant, Bolognese Ragu, Hardboiled Egg And Scamorza Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Timballo Layered With Eggplant, Bolognese Ragu, Hardboiled Egg And Scamorza Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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