A Drum of Eggplant and Bucatini (Timballo Di Melanzane E Bucatin Recipe

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A Drum of Eggplant and Bucatini (Timballo Di Melanzane E Bucatin
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Ingredients
24
Count
Nutrition
411
Calories
Total time
105
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut off the stems of the eggplants and discard. Slice the eggplant lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  2. Salt and layer the eggplant slices in a colander set over a bowl.
  3. Place a large bowl of water on top of the slices to act as a weight. Let the eggplant sweat for at least 1 hour to remove the excess water.
  4. Butter a 9 x 3 1/2-inch-deep round mold or cake pan and coat the inside evenly with the 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  5. Shake out the excess crumbs and refrigerate the mold until ready to fill.
  6. To make the sauce:
  7. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and cook, stirring, the onions, carrot, and celery until they soften.
  8. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens.
  9. Stir in the tomatoes, red wine, and bay leaf.
  10. Cover the pan and simmer the sauce for 30 minutes.
  11. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Remove the bay leaf before using.
  12. Cook the bucatini according to the directions.
  13. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
  14. In a medium-size bowl, combine the veal, egg, white wine, the 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino, bread crumbs, and salt. Mix gently to just combine the ingredients. Form marble-sized meatballs with your hands.
  15. Note: Instead of frying the meatballs, bake Bake the meatball on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 350ºF until nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
  16. Transfer the meatballs to the bowl with the bucatini. Add the mozzarella, parsley, and 2 cups of the tomato sauce. Stir to combine the ingredients well and set aside.
  17. Rinse and dry the eggplant slices.
  18. Heat the peanut oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant slices a few at a time until they soften, about 2 minutes on each side.
  19. Drain the slices on brown paper.
  20. Use additional oil if the pan seems dry.
  21. Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
  22. Line the prepared mold with the eggplant slices, draping them lengthwise over the bottom and overlapping them up the sides of the mold. There should be about a 3-inch overhang over the top edges of the mold. Make sure there are no open spots and that the mold is completely lined with the slices.
  23. Spoon the bucatini mixture evenly in the mold, packing it down with a wooden spoon all the way around.
  24. Fold the overhanging slices of eggplant in over the top of the mold; the mixture should be completely encased by the eggplant.
  25. Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining tomato sauce over the top of the mold and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup Pecorino.
  26. Bake the timballo, uncovered, for 45 minutes. It is done when the timballo shrinks a bit along the sides and a knife will easily move along the sides.
  27. Remove the mold from the oven and loosely cover the top with a sheet of aluminum foil. Let the mold stand for 20 minutes.
  28. Heat the remaining tomato sauce. Remove the foil from the timballo and run a butter knife around the inside edges to loosen it. Place a serving dish larger than the mold over the top and carefully invert it onto the dish.
  29. Cut the timballo into wedges and serve with additional sauce on the side.
  30. Tip: Use fresh mozzarella cheese, but if it is not available, substitute pasteurized.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 411.16 Kcal (1721 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.76g 26%
Cholesterol 51.03mg 17%
Sodium 736.39mg 31%
Potassium 605.12mg 13%
Total Carbs 43.49g 14%
Sugars 9g 36%
Dietary Fiber 6.33g 25%
Protein 19.97g 40%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 205.9mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.07 Kcal (519 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.06g 26%
Cholesterol 15.4mg 17%
Sodium 222.22mg 31%
Potassium 182.61mg 13%
Total Carbs 13.12g 14%
Sugars 2.71g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 25%
Protein 6.03g 40%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 23%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 62.1mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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