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Melanzane alla parmigiana aubergine parmigiana

Melanzane alla Parmigiana, or Aubergine Parmigiana, has its origins in Southern Italy, particularly in the region of Campania. It is a classic dish consisting of layers of fried or grilled eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection. The dish’s popularity has spread beyond Italy and is now beloved worldwide due to its rich flavors, hearty nature, and the irresistible combination of eggplant and cheese. Its vegetarian nature has also contributed to its wide appeal, making it a favorite among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Preparation time

Temps de preparació

Dificultat

Difficulty

Ingredients

  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Chopped tomato
  • Mozzarella (Milk)
  • Parmesan cheese (Milk)
  • Wheat flour (Gluten)
  • Basil
  • Spring onion

Necessary utensils

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Pot
  • Soup plate
  • Baking dish

Nutritional information (every 100 grams)

Valor energético93,83 Kcal
Grasas3,62 g
de las cuales saturadas2,20 g
Hidratos de carbono7,25 g
de los cuales azúcares2,17 g
Proteínas7,01 g
Sal0,27 g

Preparation time

Difficulty

Ingredients

  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Chopped tomato
  • Mozzarella (Milk)
  • Parmesan cheese (Milk)
  • Wheat flour (Gluten)
  • Basil
  • Spring onion

Necessary utensils

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Pot
  • Soup plate
  • Baking dish

Nutritional information (every 100 grams)

Valor energético93,83 Kcal
Grasas3,62 g
de las cuales saturadas2,20 g
Hidratos de carbono7,25 g
de los cuales azúcares2,17 g
Proteínas7,01 g
Sal0,27 g

Cooking step by step

Cooking
step by step

Mis en place:

Preheat oven to 225°C, with heat from the top and bottom.
Slice the aubergine into rounds, approximately 4-5mm thick.
Chop garlic and onion.
Separate basil leaves from their stems. Discard stems.  

Mis en place - Melanzane alla parmigiana

The tomato sauce:

Heat a dash of oil in a pot.
Sauté garlic and onion until they soften, for 3-5 minutes.
Add crushed tomato and let it simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

The aubergine:

Put flour on a plate.
Place aubergine slices in the flour and coat both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan and fry aubergine until golden, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Set aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.  

The gratin:

In a baking dish, place a layer of tomato sauce.
Arrange aubergine slices on top and sprinkle some mozzarella, repeat: aubergine/mozzarella/sauce/ aubergine…
Finish with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Your meal:

Before serving, let your gratin rest for a couple of minutes.
Divide among plates and garnish with basil leaves. 

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