Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍆 Eggplants : 3 large eggplants | 🍅 Diced tomatoes : 400 g |
| 🧀 Mozzarella : 2 balls | 🧀 Parmesan : 150 g grated |
| 🧅 Onion : 1 finely chopped onion | 🧄 Garlic : 2 minced cloves |
| 🌿 Basil : a few fresh leaves | 🌱 Dried oregano : to taste |
| 🧂 Salt : to taste | 🌶️ Chili : optional |
Utensils
| 🍽️ Gratin dish | 🔪 Kitchen knife |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 🧑🍳 Spatula |
| 🍳 Pan | 🔥 Oven |
| 📏 Cutting board | 👩🍳 Cheese grater |
| 🧂 Cooking brush | 🍅 Colander |
Step by Step Preparation
Total cooking time: 50 minutes
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Resting time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C to ensure even cooking of the eggplants and sauce.
STEP 2: Wash the eggplants and cut them into slices about 1 cm thick, then lightly salt them.
STEP 3: In a pan, sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic in a little olive oil until they become translucent.
STEP 4: Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes to blend the flavors well.
STEP 5: Meanwhile, brown the eggplant slices in the oven or in the pan to reduce their moisture and enhance their flavor.
STEP 6: In a gratin dish, alternate layers of eggplants, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan until all ingredients are used up.
STEP 7: Finish with a layer of cheese and bake the dish for about 30 minutes until you get a nice golden crust.
STEP 8: Let the parmigiana rest for a few minutes before serving, as this will make it easier to cut the portions.
The eggplant parmigiana recipe is a tasty and easy to prepare option that will delight the taste buds of the whole family. By using simple ingredients such as eggplants, mozzarella, and parmesan, you can create a comforting dish. Don’t overlook the garlic and herbs to enhance the flavor of your tomato sauce. Once everything is assembled, baking in the oven does the work for you, allowing each ingredient to intensify.
Served as a main dish or a side, this parmigiana pairs perfectly with a green salad or crusty bread. It is a simple and friendly way to delight your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
