Name: Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette with Eggplant & Romano Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette; 1 Eggplant, Peeled and Diced; ¾ Cup breadcrumbs; 1 Egg White; ¾ Cup Romano Cheese, Divided; 4 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

Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette with Eggplant & Romano Cheese

40 minutes

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This Orecchiette with Eggplant & Romano Cheese recipe features our Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette pasta.

Ingredients

6 servings

1Package Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette

1Eggplant, Peeled and Diced

¾Cup breadcrumbs

1Egg White

¾Cup Romano Cheese, Divided

4Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Medium yellow onion, julienne

1Can Chopped Italian Style Tomato

¼Teaspoon red pepper flakes

10Basil leaves, Thinly Sliced

¼Cups 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.

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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

Pack size

16oz

Range

Al Bronzo^® Organic Pasta

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