Melanzane alla Parmigiana
The definitive southern Italian comfort dish — layers of fried aubergine, tomato sauce and melted cheese baked until bubbling.
Total time
105 min
Prep
50 min
Cook
55 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
vegetarian
Ingredients
3 largeaubergines, sliced 1cm
800gpassata
4 clovesgarlic, minced
300gfresh mozzarella, sliced
100gparmesan, grated
1 handfulfresh basil
150mlolive oil for frying
Instructions
1
Salt aubergine slices, drain 30 minutes, rinse and dry.
2
Fry aubergine in batches until golden on both sides, drain.
3
Simmer passata with garlic and basil 20 minutes until rich.
4
Spread sauce in a deep baking dish, layer with aubergine.
5
Add mozzarella, parmesan and more basil, repeat layers.
6
Finish with sauce and parmesan, bake 180C for 35 minutes.
7
Rest 20 minutes before serving — better the next day.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
408
Protein
34.2g
Fat
20.7g
Carbs
24.7g
Fiber
10.3g
Sodium
860mg
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