Cookstr A Drum Of Eggplant And Bucatini Recipe

Total time: 0.5 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Cookstr A Drum Of Eggplant And Bucatini Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 36%. At 835mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Cookstr A Drum Of Eggplant And Bucatini Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 361 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 449
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 835mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 19g
Calcium: 218mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 759mg Vitamin A: 155mcg
Vitamin C: 15mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggplants (each at least 11 inches long)
  • Salt
  • ½ cup Toasted Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups chopped fresh or canned (drained) plum tomatoes (about 10 medium size)
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups bucatini broken into thirds
  • 1 pound ground veal
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino cheese
  • ½ cup Toasted Bread Crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella (fior di latte) cheese (see Notes)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • ½ cup peanut oil for frying
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Instructions

Visit Cookstr's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)