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Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmesan - layered fried eggplant with tomato, mozzarella, Parmigiano.

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1.5 hours
Servings8
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 3 large Eggplants
  • 700 ml Tomato sauce
  • 300 g Mozzarella
  • 100 g Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 bunch Basil
  • as needed Oil for frying

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Salt eggplant slices. Let drain 30 minutes.

    ⏱️ 30 minutes
  2. 2

    Fry eggplant slices until golden.

    ⏱️ 20 minutes
  3. 3

    Layer: sauce, eggplant, mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  4. 4

    Bake at 180Β°C until bubbling and golden.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Salt draws out bitterness
  • βœ“Drain well after frying
  • βœ“Rest before cutting

πŸ”„ Variations

  • Without frying
  • With other vegetables

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories380
Protein18g
Carbs22g
Fat26g
Fiber6g

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