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Domenica Marchetti's Eggplant & Porcini "Meatballs" in Tomato Sauce
Instructions
Prep:45minCook:1h 15min
Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:29:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories183.7 kcal (9%)
Total Fat10 g (14%)
Carbs17.9 g (7%)
Sugars5.1 g (6%)
Protein5.5 g (11%)
Sodium201.4 mg (10%)
Fiber2.4 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
20 servings
![1 large eggplant (1 1/4 pounds)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764834/graph/fooddb/f58a46bb7c64596de10adf6fde3ce4c9.jpg)
1eggplant
large
![1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975238/custom_upload/df05ac849c8b9f8bbbd5415ce0dc53bf.jpg)
1 ouncedried porcini mushrooms
![Boiling water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
water
boiling
![1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554056430/custom_upload/3b736235b2e88c16b95f49e8ba95eecd.jpg)
¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil
![1 small onion, minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
1onion
small, minced
![4 small garlic cloves, finely grated](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
4garlic cloves
small, finely grated
![Two 28-ounce cans imported whole Italian tomatoes, pureed with their juices](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312241/custom_upload/44fa21d42ac048f6d14666536ec27991.jpg)
2 x 28 ouncecans whole Italian tomatoes
imported, pureed with their juices
![2 tablespoons chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
2 tablespoonsbasil
chopped, plus leaves for garnish
![Salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt
![Freshly ground pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1579874553/custom_upload/0f0c1a273547d055d577d7a6014c1d16.jpg)
freshly ground pepper
![3 cups fresh bread crumbs (pulsed in a food processor from from 6 ounces stale, crustless country bread)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764917/graph/fooddb/19d81737bb3354e89d8272c970f9cb48.jpg)
3 cupsfresh bread crumbs
pulsed in a food processor from from 6 ounces stale, crustless country bread
![2 large eggs, beaten](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
2eggs
large, beaten
![2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312202/custom_upload/aa3ca57b827568e7187a677f0cddfe26.jpg)
2 ouncesPecorino Romano cheese
freshly grated, plus more for serving
![1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
1 tablespoonflat-leaf parsley
chopped
![All-purpose flour, for coating](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763188/graph/fooddb/f9fbc23db97a0b2cbd8e99dff7f851f1.jpg)
all-purpose flour
for coating
![Vegetable oil, for frying](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554130417/custom_upload/9373920d5ea10e1c6d1e08c688086615.jpg)
vegetable oil for frying
![Crusty bread, for serving (optional)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975238/custom_upload/bb88dd2baad6a6dfbeb2fce3a2dbad13.jpg)
crusty bread
for serving, optional
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