18 April 2017

Aubergine Parmigiana

This dish is hands down my favourite Italian dish ever, and I do not feel it is well known at all.
When I was in Rome a couple of weeks ago, I ordered this in a restaurant and it was the best one I have ever tried. (So it should have been huh? When in Rome and all that haha.)

It is a tasty and indulgent vegetarian dish, that is easy and quick to make.

Aubergine Parmigiana
Ingredients:
(Serves One)
1 large aubergine
1 small red onion
1 tablespoon oregano
2 cloves of garlic
1 tins of tinned tomatoes
Handful of fresh basil
50g parmesan cheese (grated)
Salt & Pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method:
1) Cut the stalks of the aubergine, and slice into 1cm thick slices.

2) To a frying pan add a tablespoon of olive oil, and heat on a medium heat.

3) Season each side of the aubergine slices with salt, and add to the hot pan, turning over every couple of minutes.

4) To another frying pan add a tablespoon of olive oil a thinly sliced red onion, 2 cloves of thinly sliced garlic, dried oregano and fry on a low heat for 5 minutes.

5) Add the chopped tomatoes, salt & pepper to the pan with the red onions in, and simmer on low heat.

6) Put a layer of aubergine slices on the bottom of a casserole dish, add a couple of tablespoons of the tomato and red onion sauce, and then sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of parmesan over and a couple of fresh basil leaves.

7) Repeat this process till you reach the top of the dish.

8) Add a thick layer of parmesan on the top, and and bake at 190oC (Gas mark 5) for 30 minutes.


I don't add breadcrumbs to the topping, just to make it a little healthier and I do not feel they are needed.

It reminds me of lasagne so much, but I actually prefer this version as it isn't as stodgy.
You can serve alone, or with any type of meat or fish. It is completely up to you.

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20 comments

  1. Yummy Ant!! I do love a lasagna, but this is a much healthier alternative. Are you having this for lunch today? ;o) xx

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  2. Ooh it looks absolutely delicious! X

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  3. I love this, my fave from Pizza Express for sure but yours looks nicer! Now I know how to make it I'm going to get Simon on the case xxxx

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  4. This is one of my (& my Hubby's favourite meals!) xx

    Beautylymin

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  5. I don't like Aubergine but it still sounds fab xx

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  6. Yummmm this loooks so good! X

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  7. This looks so damn good and aubergine is something I dont eat enough of x

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  8. This looks bloody amazing! Ill need to copy this x

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  9. This sounds amazing. Something else I'll have to try!

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  10. Im 25 and I have never tried aubergine! What is wrong with me, this looks yummy.

    www.EmmysBeautyCave.com

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  11. Definitely going to try make this!

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  12. Yum this looks so good! I will definitely try this out.

    Cass | CassandraMyee

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  13. This looks so good - I'm a big fan of aubergine!

    Gemma x | flutterandsparkle.com

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  14. I really love lasagna but the white sauce doesn't agree with me! This looks like a fab and tasty alternative, thought I'd have to throw a lil garlic bread on the side hehe!

    Sarah :)
    Saloca in Wonderland

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  15. This looks so good! I keep dribbling over your IG photo's - Aubergine is one of my favourite things - may make this on the weekend! x

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  16. Just doing mine and the kids dinner right now!
    Karen x
    JinksyBeauty x

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  17. I do not like aubergine at all, what a shame!

    Dena | Dena Jayne | Bloglovin xo

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  18. Looks delicious! Love your recipes xx

    http://www.styleandsplurging.net

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  19. Yum! This looks gorgeous!

    Georgia x
    www.georgiahathaway.co.uk

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