Best 5 Eggplant Aubergine Parmigiana Recipes
**Eggplant Parmigiana: A Classic Italian Dish with a Twist**
Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. This hearty and flavorful dish is made with layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. It is then baked until golden brown and bubbly. This recipe provides two delicious variations on this classic dish: the traditional Eggplant Parmigiana and a healthier Baked Eggplant Parmigiana. Both recipes are easy to follow and packed with flavor. So whether you're looking for a traditional Italian meal or a healthier alternative, this recipe has you covered.
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA
Use your favourite marinara sauce! This is so easy and good you'll wonder why you avoided trying it. From "The Sopranos" The one hour of prep time includes 30 minutes of draining.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the eggplants and cut them into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Layer the slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with salt.
- Let drain for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
- Pour about 1/2 inch oil a large deep skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Fry the slices, in a single layer, turning once, until browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a shallow baking dish.
- Make a layer of eggplant slices, overlapping them slightly.
- Top with a layer of mozzarella, another layer of sauce, and a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- Repeat the layering, ending with eggplant, sauce, and grated cheese.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the mozzarella is melted.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA
Adapted from a recipe by Australian chef Huey (Iain Hewitson) who hosts a popular TV cooking show twice daily. Posted for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. UPDATE: In her review, BarbryT commented that it is not specified where the fresh basil is used. You could add it on top of the dish with the parmesan, although when I've made this I've sprinkled it on top just before serving. If you're undecided, perhaps do half and half, then you'll know which you prefer a second time.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Dust the eggplant with flour, dip in egg and panfry in a non-stick pan in oil.
- Drain well on paper towels.
- Heat a little oil in a large non-stick pan and gently sauté onion and garlic. Add pasta sauce, wine, pesto and pepper. Bring to the boil and boil for a few minutes to allow the liquid to reduce a little. Season to taste.
- Put some of the sauce in the base of an ovenproof casserole dish, top with a layer of eggplant, and then mozzarella and sauce. Repeat this process, finishing with a thick layer of sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan.
- Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes. If the dish has been pre-prepared, you will need to cook it for longer, probably 30-40 minutes.
- Serve with a simple green salad.
SOPRANO'S EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA
Make and share this Soprano's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lightly Toasted
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the eggplants and cut them into 1/2 thick slices.
- Layer the slices in one or more colanders, sprinkling each layer with salt.
- Let drain for 30 minutes (this pulls the water out so you don't have a soggy dinner).
- Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
- Put about 1/2 inch of oil into one or more large deep skillets over medium heat.
- Fry the slices in batches, in a single layer, turning once until browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in one or more shallow baking dishes.
- Make a layer of eggplant slices, overlapping them slightly.
- Top with a layer of mozzarella, another layer of sauce, and a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- Repeat the layering, ending with eggplant, sauce and grated cheese.
- (The eggplant can be made ahead to this point and covered with plastic wrap. Can be refrigerated for several hours or overnight. Remove it from the frige about 30 minutes before baking).
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and the mozzarella is melted.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA SOUP
Make and enjoy. It tastes so much like Eggplant Parm that you'll flip. This is a catering size recipe serving 30 portions. Cutting it in half will serve a family well, as 15 portions will go quickly. A great way to have a fave meal in a soup. It's easier to heat up a soup than an entree or hero. Enjoy any leftovers as a lunch.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine oil, onions and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggplant, chicken stock, tomato juice, parsley and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered for about 30 minutes.
- Serve with mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the top.
AUBERGINE (EGGPLANT) PARMIGIANA
Categories Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add the garlic and gently sizzle for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cinnamon and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Stir in the basil and season. Slice the aubergines lengthways about 1/2cm thick. Brush both sides with oil, season and griddle (chargrill), turning a few times until completely tender (you could also do this in a non-stick frying pan). It's important to get the aubergine as tender as possible, so give it time. Remove the cinnamon stick and put a few spoonfuls of the sauce in the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Cover with the aubergine and mozzarella then repeat, ending with a thin layer of sauce (you'll have roughly 3-4 layers). Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm eggplants that are free of bruises or blemishes. The smaller the eggplant, the less bitter it will be.
- To reduce the bitterness of eggplant, slice it and sprinkle it with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it off and pat it dry.
- To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, fry it in small batches and drain it on paper towels.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce for the parmigiana. You can use a homemade sauce or a jarred sauce that you doctor up with some fresh herbs and spices.
- Layer the eggplant, sauce, and cheese in a baking dish and bake it until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the parmigiana rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Eggplant parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious eggplant parmigiana that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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