Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette with Eggplant & Romano Cheese
Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette with Eggplant & Romano Cheese
40 minutes total
- Al Bronzo
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Gatherings
- Pasta Shells
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This Orecchiette with Eggplant & Romano Cheese recipe features our Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette |
| 1 | Eggplant, Peeled and Diced |
| ¾ | Cup Breadcrumbs |
| 1 | Egg White |
| ¾ | Cup Romano Cheese, Divided |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Medium Yellow Onion, Julienne |
| 1 | Can Chopped Italian Style Tomato |
| ¼ | Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes |
| 10 | Basil Leaves, Thinly Sliced |
| ¼ | Cups Water |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a large skillet, sauté the eggplant with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ¾ cup of water, and salt until soft and moisture is evaporated. Transfer mixture into a bowl then chill.
Step 2
Once chilled completely, use a fork to smash the eggplant into a puree-like substance. Stir in breadcrumbs, egg white, and season with ½ cup of cheese and a bit of salt if needed then chill mixture. Once eggplant mixture has been chilled, roll into 1-inch (golf ball size) balls.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook onions with remaining oil until soft and translucent, add tomatoes, ½ cup of water and red pepper flakes, simmer for 2 minutes, season.
Step 4
Gently place eggplant balls into sauce and cover them. Cook for 3 more minutes over medium heat (check internal temp).
Step 5
Cook pasta according to directions and then toss with sauce in the skillet.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from the flame and add the remaining cheese and basil, then stir gently to combine.
Al Bronzo® Orecchiette Organic Pasta
Al Bronzo® by Barilla® Orecchiette organic pasta is traditional bronze-cut pasta, for extraordinary sauce grip and more flavor in every bite. The pasta that does Scarpetta.
- Shape Orecchiette
- Cook time 12-14 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Al Bronzo® Organic Pasta