Name: Spaghetti with Eggplant “Meatballs” and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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)

Preparation

Eggplant “Meatballs”
- 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.
Tomato Sauce
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, lightly brown the garlic with the bay leaf and red pepper flakes in the oil. Add the tomatoes and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and add immediately to the tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring gently. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls topped with the sauce and meatballs. Garnish with basil and vegan Parmesan, if desired.

Spaghetti with Eggplant “Meatballs” and Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients

Eggplant “Meatballs”

Tomato Sauce

Preparation

Eggplant “Meatballs”

Tomato Sauce

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