When Meatless Monday hits, you’ll want to try these vegetarian “meatballs” with your pasta!
Ингредиенты
- 1 eggplant, about 1 1/4 lb (565 g), peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (30 g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ground chia seeds
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed plum tomatoes
- 3/4 lb (340 g) spaghetti
- Basil leaves (optional)
- Vegan Parmesan (optional)
Инструкция
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On the baking sheet, toss the eggplant with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once. Let cool.
- Transfer the eggplant to a bowl, reserving the baking sheet. With a potato masher, mash the eggplant until smooth. Add the breadcrumbs and ground chia. Season with salt and pepper. With lightly oiled hands, form the mixture into balls using about 1 tbsp for each one. Place on the reserved baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
