Alisa's Duo Recipe
Fried eggplant covered with meatballs, red sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Make the Meatballs
In a bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- 3
Fry the Eggplant
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Cook the Meatballs
In the same skillet, add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Combine and Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer the fried eggplant, top with meatballs, pour red sauce over the top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
