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Chef Nunzio's Pasta Al Forno Siciliano




Source of Recipe


Arthur Avenue, the Bronx


List of Ingredients




1 pound pasta (Cavatappi if available)
2 pounds of ground meat (Equal parts of veal, beef and pork)
1 eggplant diced into ½ inch cubes
½ cup mozzarella, shredded
½ cup Pecorino Romano, grated
1 carrot
1 celery stalk
½ onion diced
3 cups home made tomato sauce
4 bay leaves
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine
1-tablespoon parsley
Salt and pepper to taste



Recipe



In a large saucepan place ¼ cup of olive oil, carrot, celery, and onion, sauté till the onion is translucent.
Over a high heat, add the ground meat and cook for 5 to8 minutes, stirring continuously.
Add the bay leaves, and one cup of tomato sauce, cook over a low heat for one hour and set aside.
In a fry pan heat the remaining oil and sauté the eggplant over a high heat.
Cook the pasta.
In a large bowl, max the pasta, eggplant, ground meat, ½ of the grated cheese, ½ of the mozzarella, parsley, and one cup of tomato sauce.
Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste.
Place the mixture in a baking fan.
Top off with the rest of the tomato sauce, grated cheese, and mozzarella.
Bake in a 350degree oven for 20 minutes.