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Drago's Eggplant Souffle in Tomato-Basil Sauc

A home-style Drago's Eggplant Souffle in Tomato-Basil Sauc made with Parmesan Cheese, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Olive Oil, and Onion. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tbsp
• 3 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   IL TIMBALLO DI MELANZANE CON PREA DI POMODORO (Drago’s Eggplant Souffle in Tomato-Basil Sauce) Peel eggplants, cut into cubes and set aside.

2. 2

   Cut whole zucchini into quarters.

3. 3

   Remove centers and discard.

4. 4

   Cut remaining zucchini into cubes and set aside.

5. 5

   Repeat process with pepper and set aside.

6. 6

   Heat oil in saute pan, add eggplant cubes, potato, onion, basil and oregano and season to taste with salt.

7. 7

   Saute until golden.

8. 8

   Add tomato and cook approximately 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Pour eggplant mixture into food processor and blend until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and eggs into processor and blend 5 seconds.

10. 10

    Lace 8 (6-ounce) timbals with butter. Cover bottom of cup with chopped zucchini and pepper and fill rest of cup with processed eggplant mixture.

11. 11

    Cook in bain marie at 350 degrees 40 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove timbals from oven and let standin warm place 15 minutes.

13. 13

    When ready to serve, spoon small amount Tomato-Basil Sauce on individual serving plates, then flip souffle cups onto top of each plate. Serve warm.

14. 14

    Place olive oil and onion in saucepan and saute until golden.

15. 15

    Add tomatoes, basil and season to taste with salt.

16. 16

    Cook 10 minutes on low heat.

17. 17

    Melt butter in separate pan, add flour and mix well.

18. 18

    Add butter- flour mixture to tomato sauce and cook few more minutes.

19. 19

    Remove basil leaves from sauce and blend sauce in blender until smooth and creamy.