Eggplant Meatball Stack

Instructions

1. 1

   Make meatballs by: mixing pork, beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and italian seasonings. Mix well by hand and form into 18 balls.

2. 2

   Put balls into a large skillet over medium heat and cook, turning occasionally to brown on all sides, for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix pasta sauce and water and pour over meatballs. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, mix protein powder with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

5. 5

   Dredge eggplant in the mixture, then fry in hot oil until just tender -turn only once.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   To serve: lay 1 eggplant slice down and top with 3 meatballs. cut in 1/2. Spoon a little sauce over it and sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese.