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Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)

Cost $15, save $25

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  • 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

1

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

2

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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

6

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.

7

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.