Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

Name: Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed; 🍆 6 eggplants, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1 bunch fresh basil; 🧂 Salt to taste; 🍅 1 ⅓ cups tomato puree (passata); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 🧄 2 cloves garlic; 🧀 18 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and sliced; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste; 🧀 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

65 Min
6 Servings
$15

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

65 Min
6 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
- 🍆 6 eggplants, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- 🍅 1 ⅓ cups tomato puree (passata)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🧀 18 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and sliced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
- 🧀 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

Pour 2 cups oil (or amount needed for a depth of 1 inch) into a deep skillet; heat over medium heat.

Pat eggplant slices dry with a paper towel. Set aside 4 whole basil leaves; chop remaining leaves.

Fry eggplant in batches in hot oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; season with salt.

Simmer passata, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic cloves, 4 basil leaves, and a pinch salt in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard garlic cloves.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Layer ingredients in the baking dish in the following order as many times as possible: fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, Parmesan cheese, and basil leaves. End with a layer of mozzarella and a drizzle of remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheeses are melted, about 40 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

506

Calories

29
Protein
37
Carbs
29
Fats

💡 Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella and Parmesan for the best flavor.Lightly salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture before frying, which can create a better texture.Pair this dish with a crisp green salad and crusty Italian bread.