Eggplant Parmigiana

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6
  • 3 large eggplants
  • Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 heaped teaspoon dried oregano
  • Filippo Berio Roasted Garlic Tomato-Based Sauce
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Filippo Berio White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 large handful fresh basil
  • 3 large handfuls Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 3 handfuls dried breadcrumbs
  • Fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 6 oz. (150g) mozzarella cheese
      1. Remove the stalks from the eggplants, slice them up into thin slices, and put to one side.
      2. Put 3 or 4 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pan on a medium heat.
      3. Add the onion, garlic and dried oregano and cook for 10 minutes, until the onion is soft and the garlic has a tiny bit of color.
      4. Add Filippo Berio Roasted Garlic Tomato-Based Sauce to the onion, garlic and oregano.
      5. Give the mixture a good stir, then put a lid on the pan and simmer slowly for 15 minutes.
      6. Meanwhile, grill the eggplant on both sides until lightly charred – you may have to do them in batches, as they probably won’t all fit into your griddle pan in one go.
      7. As each batch is finished, remove them to a tray and continue grilling the rest until they’re all nicely done.
      8. When the tomato sauce is reduced and sweet, season it carefully with salt, pepper and a tiny swig of wine vinegar, and add the basil.
      9. Put a small layer of tomato sauce into your dish, then a thin scattering of Parmesan cheese, followed by a single layer of eggplant. Repeat these layers until you’ve used all the ingredients up, finishing with a little sauce and another good sprinkling of Parmesan.
      10. Toss the breadcrumbs in olive oil with a little freshly chopped oregano and sprinkle them on top of the Parmesan.
      11. Add all of the mozzarella cheese and place the dish in the oven.
      12. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for half an hour until golden, crisp and bubbly.

       

      Tip: Drizzle hot chili oil over the top to give it a kick.

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    Dinner

    Ingredient: Cheese

    Cooking Method: Bake

    World Cuisine: Italian

    Product: Extra Virgin

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