Roast aubergine parmigiana

Roast aubergine parmigiana

An Italian-style roasted vegetable gratin with tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a pan. Soften the garlic and the basil stalks for 1 min, without letting the garlic colour. Add both types of tomatoes, the honey, most of the thyme leaves and plenty of seasoning. Simmer for 5 mins - you don't want the sauce to reduce too much at this stage.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut 6 slits down into the flesh of each aubergine crosswise, taking care not to cut all the way through. Season inside, then push a slice of the mozzarella and a basil leaf into each gap.
  3. Pour the tomato sauce into a large baking dish and sit the aubergines in it (or use 4 individual dishes). Drizzle with the remaining oil. Cover with foil and scrunch it tightly at the edges. Bake for 50 mins-1 hr until soft.
  4. Remove the foil. Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and scatter over the aubergines with the rest of the thyme. Bake, uncovered, for another 15 mins or until the aubergines are very tender and the crumbs are golden and crisp. (The best way to tell if they are ready is to prod the largest aubergine in the centre with a skewer.) Let the dish rest for 5 mins, then scatter over the rest of the basil leaves. Serve with crusty bread, if you like.

PER SERVING

381 kcalories, protein 21.0g, carbohydrate 21.0g, fat 24.0 g, saturated fat 11.0g, fibre 13.0g, sugar 15.0g, salt 1.2 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2013.

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  • 13 February 2013

    Laura rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very tasty and very filling, didn't need the bread with it at all. I just did two and bake them in one casserole dish which worked fine.

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  • 13 February 2013

    cowen84 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious! I halve the recipe for 2 of us, and I agree with Laura the bread is not needed. Very tasty, good depth of flavour and very easy! Now a regular request from my foodie hubby! Check out my baking blog http://bumblebakery.blogspot.com

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  • 13 February 2013

    lynns commented on this recipe

    I made this on Sunday for a family lunch. They all loved it. we had it in Italy at our daughters wedding and it was as good as it was in Italy. Will make again.

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  • 26 March 2013

    Villars commented on this recipe

    I made this for a school quiz night as the vegetarian option. Many people ( non veggies too) came back for more and several have asked for the recipe. I did halve the aubergines lengthways as I was wanting to feed a lot of people, this worked well and obviously cooked more quickly too. I have cooked it at home and, again, the half aubergine works well for a starter. It's so easy, I am sure I will make it again and again.

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  • 18 April 2013

    AllieB rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    The flavours were very nice but the aubergines needed a lot longer in the oven and I have to say that serving whole aubergines on a plate doesn't' look particularly appertizing! I think that this dish would be better if the aubergines were sliced length ways and layered with the mozzarella and breadcrumb mix.

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  • 01 May 2013

    irritable rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This was a pleasant surprise. I didn't bother with the breadcrumbs or bread but served with cabbage. This made the plate look extremely appetising as the vivid green contrasted well with red of the tomatoes and the dull purple/yellow of the aubergine and cheese. I served whole (as a main course) and certainly cooked with the tin foil still on for at least 15 mins more than stated. A full aubergine with cabbage was a substantial, healthy meal for 1. Don't forget the fresh basil garnish at the end to lift the colour. Recommended.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

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381 kcalories, protein 21.0g, carbohydrate 21.0g, fat 24.0 g, saturated fat 11.0g, fibre 13.0g, sugar 15.0g, salt 1.2 g

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