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Melanzane alla Parmigiana
The definitive southern Italian comfort dish — layers of fried aubergine, tomato sauce and melted cheese baked until bubbling.
Ingredients
Instructions
Salt aubergine slices, drain 30 minutes, rinse and dry.
Fry aubergine in batches until golden on both sides, drain.
Simmer passata with garlic and basil 20 minutes until rich.
Spread sauce in a deep baking dish, layer with aubergine.
Add mozzarella, parmesan and more basil, repeat layers.
Finish with sauce and parmesan, bake 180C for 35 minutes.
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.
