Eggplant Porcini Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant (1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- Boiling water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
- Two 28-ounce cans imported whole Italian tomatoes, seeded and pureed with their juices
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups fresh bread crumbs (from 6 ounces crustless country bread)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- All-purpose flour, for coating
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
Eggplant & Porcini "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce serves 4 original recipe by Food & Wine.
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