Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

Name: Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes; 2 Tbsps tomato purée; 4 aubergines, cut into long, 5mm thick slices; 85 grams parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), freshly grated; 20 grams pack basil, leaves torn; 1 egg, beaten

If you want to add more gluten free and primal recipes to your repertoire, Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) might be a recipe you should try. For $1.8 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 6. One serving contains 278 calories, 10g of protein, and 19g of fat. If you have aubergines, olive oil, egg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. Users who liked this recipe also liked Melanzane alla Parmigiana - Aubergine parmigiana, Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana), and Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) and Fresh Herb Tomato Sauce.

Instructions

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas

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In a shallow pan, mix together the garlic and 4 tbsp of the olive oil. Cook over a high heat for 3 mins, tip in the tomatoes, then simmer for 8 mins, stirring every now and then. Stir in the tomato pure.

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Olive Oil

Tomato

Garlic

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Frying Pan

Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until very hot.

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Brush a few of the aubergines with a little oil, then add to the pan. Cook over a high heat until well browned and cooked through, about 5-7 mins. Turn them halfway through cooking. Lift onto kitchen paper and do the next batch.

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Eggplant

Cooking Oil

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When all the aubergines are cooked, lay a few of them in the bottom of an ovenproof dish, then spoon over some sauce.

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Eggplant

Sauce

Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil leaves.

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Fresh Basil

Parmesan

Add seasoning, then repeat this process with the remaining ingredients. Finally, pour the egg over the top, sprinkle over a little more Parmesan, then bake for 20 mins or until the topping is golden.

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Seasoning