Aubergine parmigiana
Donal's aubergine parmigiana is so easy to make and tastes wonderful. It's simpler than a lasagne and lighter, too. The tomato sauce can be doubled and frozen for another easy dinner.
Each serving provides 390 kcal, 20g protein, 14g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 24g fat (of which 11g saturates), 6.5g fibre and 1.3g salt.
Ingredients
For the aubergine
- 2 large aubergines, sliced into thin slices about a 5mm/¼in thick
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú ricotta
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú Parmesan, grated (or alternative vegetarian hard cheese)
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú mozzarella, sliced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the tomato sauce
Method
Brush the aubergine slices with olive oil on both sides to coat. Heat a griddle pan and cook the aubergines for a couple of minutes on both sides until lightly browned. Set aside while you get on with the tomato sauce.
Heat a large frying pan. Fry the garlic and onion with a little oil until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano and wine. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.
In a medium-sized roasting tin, spread a little tomato sauce over the bottom of the tin. Add a layer of aubergine slices and spread another layer of tomato sauce on top.
Spread half the ricotta on the top and sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and pepper. Continue to repeat the layers until all the aubergine is used. Finish with a layer of mozzarella slices topped with a final sprinkle of Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve the parmigiana hot with a green salad alongside. This dish reheats well if you have any leftovers.
Recipe Tips
If cooking for vegetarians, just make sure the cheese is free from animal rennet.
You can freeze this dish for up to a month.
