Pasta with Eggplant and Mini Meatballs Recipe

Name: Pasta with Eggplant and Mini Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3- 1/2 ounces, weight Ground Beef; 3- 1/2 ounces, weight Ground Pork; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 clove Garlic, Diced Finely; 1 whole Medium Brown Onion, Diced; 1/4 cups White Wine Or Stock; 1 whole Small Eggplant, Cubed; 1/2 cups Water; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Roma Tomatoes, Diced Or Whole; 7 ounces, weight Dried Pasta

Servings: persons

3- 1/2 ounces, weight Ground Beef
3- 1/2 ounces, weight Ground Pork
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, Diced Finely
1 whole Medium Brown Onion, Diced
1/4 cups White Wine Or Stock
1 whole Small Eggplant, Cubed
1/2 cups Water
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Roma Tomatoes, Diced Or Whole
7 ounces, weight Dried Pasta

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For the meatballs:
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Mix meatball ingredients together in a bowl.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Form into small bite-sized meatballs (smaller than an inch in diameter).
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For the sauce:
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1.
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Add olive oil to a pan on medium-high heat.
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Brown the meatballs (dont fully cook them through), then take meatballs out of pan and set aside (leave the oil in the pan).
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Make sure the brown bits stuck to the pan are not getting too dark.
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2.
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Turn heat to medium-low and add garlic and onions to pan.
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Saute for a few minutes until soft.
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Add the white wine or stock to the pan to deglaze it and get all the brown bits in the pan unstuck.
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Let the liquid reduce for a few minutes.
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3.
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Add cubed eggplant to pan and stir.
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Add 1/2 cup of water then cover the pan and steam the eggplant for 5 minutes.
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Once eggplant has softened, add the canned tomatoes and simmer on low heat.
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Season with salt and pepper, add meatballs back to the pan.
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Let sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
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4.
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente while sauce is simmering.
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Reserve one ladle of cooking water when draining pasta.
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5.
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Stir pasta through the sauce while its in the pan.
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If sauce appears too thick, thin it out with some of the pasta cooking water.
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Ladle pasta into bowls and serve with shaved pecorino or parmesan cheese.
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*Note: If you are concerned about the bitter taste that eggplant may have sometimes, after cubing the eggplant salt it and leave in a colander for 20-30 minutes to extract the bitter juices.
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Rinse and drain the eggplant, then carry on cooking.

696

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3- 1/2 ounces, weight Ground Beef, 3- 1/2 ounces, weight Ground Pork, 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme, 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Eggplant and Mini Meatballs 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.

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Pasta with Eggplant and Mini Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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