Polpette di Melanzane

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut eggplants into cubes.
  2. 2Fry the eggplant cubes in oil.
  3. 3Sprinkle some salt while frying the eggplant.
  4. 4Once cooked, use a fork to mash the eggplant in a bowl.
  5. 5Add breadcrumbs to the mashed eggplant.
  6. 6Add Pecorino cheese to the mixture.
  7. 7Add Parmigiano cheese to the mixture.
  8. 8Add Provolone cheese to the mixture.
  9. 9Mix all ingredients together.
  10. 10Crack two eggs into the mixture.
  11. 11Chop mint and add it to the mixture.
  12. 12Chop parsley and add it to the mixture.
  13. 13Mix all ingredients thoroughly to form a dough.
  14. 14Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into balls.
  15. 15Prepare the sauce by heating olive oil, garlic cloves, and shallots in a pan.
  16. 16Add tomato puree to the pan and stir.
  17. 17Gently place the rolled eggplant balls into the tomato sauce.
  18. 18Lower the flame to simmer and cook the meatballs for 20 minutes without stirring.
  19. 19Shake the pan gently to ensure even cooking without breaking the meatballs.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggplants
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • Parmingiano cheese
  • Pecorino cheese
  • Provolone cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mint
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 bottles tomato puree

Equipment

knifebowlpanskilletforkwooden spoon

Tips

  • Do not stir the eggplant meatballs in the sauce, just shake the pan gently to avoid breaking them apart.