Parmigiana
italianItalian dish made of layers of grilled eggplant, topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, parmesan, and basil, all baked in the oven.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 eggplant(s)
- 1 onion(s)
- 4 clove(s) garlic
- 200 ml olive oil
- 600 g tomato passata
- 3 ball(s) mozzarella
- 0.5 bunch(es) basil
- 50 g parmesan
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Dice the onion finely.
- 2Finely chop the garlic.
- 3Cut the eggplants lengthwise into slices 1 cm thick and season both sides with salt.
- 4Place the eggplant slices in a colander over a bowl and set aside for 15 minutes.
Preparing the parmigiana:
- 5Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic.
- 6Add the tomato passata and cook for 15 minutes.
- 7In a large pan, heat the oil and cook the eggplant slices in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan.
- 8In a baking dish, spread some of the tomato sauce, then add cooked eggplant slices to completely cover the bottom.
- 9Then add some of the mozzarella, basil leaves, and grated parmesan.
- 10Continue layering until all the eggplant is used.
- 11Top with parmesan.
- 12Place the dish in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
About this dish
Parmigiana is a rich, flavorful traditional Italian dish, often made of layers of grilled eggplant, coated with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and basil. The eggplants are first sliced and lightly salted to remove their bitterness, then grilled or fried to develop a tender texture and a rich flavor. The tomato sauce, often homemade, is flavored with garlic and herbs, providing a savory, tangy base. Between the layers of eggplant, slices of melting mozzarella and grated parmesan add richness and depth of flavor. Fresh basil is sometimes added for an aromatic herbal touch. The dish is then baked in the oven until the layers are piping hot and the cheese is golden and bubbling. Served hot, parmigiana is a treat for lovers of Italian cuisine, combining textures and flavors in a comforting, satisfying dish.
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