Ingredients
2 pounds (around 900 grams) small, firm eggplants, sliced into 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick pieces
Olive oil as needed, about 1/8 inch for frying
Salt and pepper to season
1 medium chopped onion
2 pounds (approximately 900 grams) fresh plum tomatoes or one 28-ounce (about 800 grams) can of chopped tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese for layering
Chopped parsley for optional garnishing
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) as you prepare the layers.
2-In a gratin or baking dish, begin layering the fried eggplant slices, the tomato sauce you just made, and grated Parmesan cheese, repeating the layers two or three times for a hearty build.
3-Bake the dish for about 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then let it cool slightly.
4-Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley and serve it hot or at room temperature the total time for preparation and cooking is around one hour.
5-If you’re adapting for dietary needs, use substitutions in the layering without changing the baking time much.
Last Step:
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🍳 Fry eggplant slices until nicely browned for best flavor and texture.
🕒 Let tomato sauce simmer until thickened for a rich depth of flavor.
🧀 Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and taste results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg