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Eggplant and White Bean Meatballs
Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
45
mins
Total Time
1
hr
Course:
Main Course
Servings
:
6
servings
Ingredients
1
large eggplant
, about 1-1/2 lbs. halved lengthwise
1
14 1/2-ounce can
cannellini beans, rinsed, drained and mashed
1
cup
whole wheat panko bread crumbs
1
egg
, slightly beaten
1/2
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
, about 2 oz.
1/3
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2
cloves
garlic minced
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1
jar
Bertolli® Riserva Marinara Sauce
, divided
12
ounces
spaghetti
, cooked and drained
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange eggplant, cut sides down, on lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until very tender; cool slightly.
Scrape flesh from eggplant. Combine eggplant and beans well. Stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese, garlic and salt. Shape into 18 meatballs.
Arrange meatballs on baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Pour sauce into 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently stir in meatballs. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.
Recipe Notes
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or potato masher to easily mash beans and to combine eggplant and beans.