Barilla® Collezione Spaghetti with Spicy Lamb Meatballs & Eggplant
Barilla® Collezione Spaghetti with Spicy Lamb Meatballs & Eggplant
45 minutes total / Calories 513
- Beef
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Protein
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Collezione Spaghetti is no longer available in the US. Barilla® Al Bronzo Spaghetti can be substituted for spaghetti pasta.
Spicy Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Collezione Spaghetti |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, gently pressed |
| 1 | Red hot finger pepper, thinly sliced |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Pound ground lamb |
| 1 | slice white bread |
| 1 | Egg yolk |
| ½ | Cup Romano cheese, grated, divided |
| 1 | Medium eggplant, peeled, diced |
| ½ | Cup white wine |
| ½ | Cup beef broth |
| To Taste | Salt and black pepper |
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
Pre-heat oven to 425° F. In a small bowl soak bread in water then squeeze out the excess.
Step 2
In a medium bowl mix lamb, egg yolk, half the cheese, hot pepper, bread, salt, and black pepper. Form ½ inch balls and bake in the oven until brown, approximately 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté gently pressed garlic with olive oil until slightly yellow, add eggplant and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Add wine and reduce by ½.
Step 4
Stir in meatballs and broth then bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with the meatballs and sauce. Finish with remaining cheese before serving.