Side dishe for 6
Eggplant Meatballs
Roasted eggplant mixes with breadcrumbs, herbs, eggs, and parmesan before baking in pasta sauce with melted mozzarella.
$5.86for 4 servings
$1.46 per serving$5.86 for 4
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.98Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 3/4 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh italian flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 16 oz jar pasta sauce
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Dice the eggplant, toss it with oil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft.
- Mash the eggplant with breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, milk, parmesan, and eggs.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and arrange them in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the pasta sauce.
- Cover the dish and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, then uncover, add mozzarella, and bake for 5 minutes until melted.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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