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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with pasta (aneletti), eggplant, eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano, onion, salt, basil, pork, beef, carrot, celery, bay leaf, white wine, tomato puree, peas, extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

For 4 people

320 g (11.3 oz) Anelletti pasta

1 round eggplant

2 hard-boiled eggs

60 g (2.1 oz) Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

1 onion

Salt, to taste

Basil, to taste

300 g (10.6 oz) mixed ground pork and beef (shoulder)

1 carrot

1 celery stalk

1 bay leaf

125 ml (4.2 fl oz) white wine

500 g (17.6 oz) tomato purée

100 g (3.5 oz) peas

20 g (0.7 oz) extra-virgin olive oil

1 ladle vegetable broth

Method

Prepare the meat sauce: cut the onion, carrot and celery into small pieces and stew them in a pot with a little water or a ladle of vegetable broth (

As soon as the vegetables are stewed, add the minced beef and pork

Deglaze with white wine and brown well.

Once the wine has evaporated, add the peas, tomato puree, bay leaf, basil and salt and continue cooking over low heat until the sauce is well reduced (about 40-45 minutes).

At the end of cooking, add the oil.

Cut the eggplant into cubes and cook them, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the hard-boiled eggs and cook the anelletti in boiling salted water.

As soon as the pasta is cooked, drain it, add the meat sauce, the eggplant, the eggs cut into pieces, half of the Parmesan cheese and mix.

Place everything in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining Parmigiano Reggiano.

Bake at 200 degrees for 15 minutes.

Allergens

Laurel: possible individual allergy

Basil: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria or spices

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Pomegranate: some cases of hypersensitivity to this fruit have been described

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Tomato puree: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Pasta (aneletti): contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Peas: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria. The intake of peas should be avoided in case of favism.

Celery: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Laurel: leaves and berries have diuretic properties, the leaves are rich in vitamin C favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system, minerals favorable to the production of red blood cells and the functioning of the cardiovascular system

Basil: rich in carotenoids, substances that support the immune system and provide mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Beef: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Pork: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Aubergine: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Tomato puree: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the skin, the tomato provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pasta (anelletti): if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Peas: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provide mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract the depressed

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) only if very cooked

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)