**Eggplant Aubergine Prosciutto and Mozzarella: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**
Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our versatile eggplant (aubergine) recipes, where the smoky, savory notes of grilled eggplant intertwine harmoniously with the salty richness of prosciutto and the creamy indulgence of melted mozzarella. From a classic Italian dish to a hearty vegetarian main course, these recipes showcase the versatility of eggplant and the endless possibilities it offers. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to grace your dinner table, our collection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating delectable eggplant dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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) , PROSCIUTTO, AND MOZZARELLA
No bread in this dish, so it's a good meal for someone watching carbs. This is from The Weber recipe collection. Because you are grilling, the cook time is not completely "passive time". Makes 8 appetizers or 4 lunches.
Provided by mermaidmagic
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grill the bell peppers over Direct Medium heat until they are blackened and blistered all over, 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Place the peppers in a medium bowl and cover with plastic to trap the steam.
- Set aside for at least 10 minutes, then peel the skin and discard the stems and seeds.
- Place the peppers in a food processor with 1 tablespoon oil, and the salt and pepper.
- Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Cut each eggplant crosswise into 8 slices, each about 1/2 inch thick.
- Lightly brush or spray both sides with oil.
- Grill over Direct Medium heat until the underside is well marked, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer half of the slices to a tray, with the grilled sides facing up.
- Turn the remaining slices over and grill until well marked on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Place a tablespoon of the red pepper mixture in the center of the grilled side of each eggplant slice on the tray.
- Place a slice of prosciutto (folded to fit), a slice of the mozzarella, and a basil leaf on top of the red pepper mixture.
- Top each "sandwich" with a slice of the eggplant that has been grilled on both sides.
- Use a wide spatula to place the "sandwiches" on the cooking grate, uncooked side down, and grill over Direct Medium heat until the cheese is softened and the sandwiches are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve warm with the remaining pepper mixture spooned, if desired.
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES, AND BASIL
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a barbecue (or preheat a broiler). Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Set aside.
- Cut mozzarella in half crosswise, then slice each half about 1/4-inch thick to create half-moon shaped pieces. Slice tomatoes in the same manner. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella decoratively around the edge of a large serving platter.
- Place eggplant slices on barbecue (or place on baking sheet in broiler) and cook, turning once, until nicely charred on each side; the eggplant should almost caramelize. Arrange the cooked eggplant down the center of the serving platter, surrounded by the tomatoes and mozzarella. Pluck about 12 large leaves from the basil bunch, stack them, roll them up like a cigar, then slice crosswise into thin shreds (?chiffonade?). Scatter the basil shreds over the vegetables and cheese, then drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and let stand until eggplant is at room temperature.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KJ1036
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Heat oil in saucepan.
- Sauté eggplant and onion until soft.
- Remove saucepan from heat and stir through margarine until melted.
- Add remainder of ingredients, and combine well.
- Transfer to a casserole dish, and bake until golden and bubbling, approx 45 minutes.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) MOZZARELLA
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ngibsonn
Categories Cheese
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In al large saucepan over low heat, cook green onion and mushrooms in 1/4 c water, until tender.
- Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt over sliced eggplant; set aside to drain about 10 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, beat egg white and water together.
- Dip eggplant in egg mixture, then into flour.
- In a large non stick skillet, heat a few drops of oil over medium heat.
- Add eggplant slices and cook until browned, turning once; drain on paper towel.
- Continue until all slices are cooked.
- In a 13" x 9" casserole, spread about 1/2 c sauce.
- Add a layer of eggplant, top with 1/2 c cottage cheese and more sauce.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered 30 minute.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 760.6, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 10, Protein 9.7
EGGPLANT AU GRATIN
From Jane Shapton of Irvine, California comes this tasty bake that layers sliced eggplant with spaghetti sauce and two kinds of cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brush both sides of eggplant slices with oil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Turn and bake 7-8 minutes longer or until lightly browned and tender. Cool on a wire rack., Place one eggplant slice in each of two 10-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray. Top each with 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce and 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND BUFFALO MOZZARELLA PIZZA
In Italy, when high-quality buffalo mozzarella is used to top a pizza, it's often added after baking instead of before. The heat of the just-cooked pizza softens but doesn't melt the cheese, which retains its milky, sweet flavor and stays supple instead of becoming stretchy. Here, the cheese crowns a pizza topped with tomato, roasted eggplant, chile flakes and fresh basil leaves. If you can't get good buffalo mozzarella, substitute dollops of fresh ricotta. Or, you could experiment with burrata, draining it first. Save the cream, mix it with olive oil and salt, then use it to top ripe tomatoes instead of dressing. And if you are in a rush, substitute store-bought pizza dough.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, pizza and calzones, main course
Time 19h30m
Yield 4 12-inch pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the dough: Mix the yeast, warm water and olive oil in the bowl of an electric stand mixer or food processor, and let the mixture sit until the yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add in flour and salt, and using the dough hook or food processor blade, beat or pulse it until a smooth, slightly elastic dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Lightly coat a bowl with olive oil, place dough in the bowl, and turn the dough to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl loosely with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, place in the refrigerator and let it sit overnight.
- Divide the dough in quarters, and shape each piece into a tight, compact ball. Place the dough balls on a lightly oiled baking sheet or plate, loosely cover with plastic wrap and let them rise in the refrigerator another 1 to 2 hours (or up to 6 hours).
- When ready to bake the pizzas, place racks in the top third and bottom third of the oven. Put a pizza stone on top rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Prepare the toppings: On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the eggplant generously with oil, salt and pepper. Roast eggplant on the bottom rack until caramelized and tender, 40 to 45 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove from the oven and raise the oven heat to 500 degrees.
- On a piece of parchment paper, stretch out one of the balls of dough to a 12-inch round. Spread 2 tablespoons tomato purée on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter on 1/4 of the sliced garlic, a large pinch of red-pepper flakes and drizzle with oil to taste.
- Arrange 1/4 of the roasted eggplant on top. Use a pizza peel or cookie sheet to slide the parchment onto the pizza stone. Bake until crispy and golden on the top and bottom, 7 to 10 minutes. Use tongs to pull the pizza out of the oven and onto a wire rack to cool.
- Immediately top with chunks of cheese, pulling it apart with your hands into bite-size pieces. Top with basil, more oil to taste and flaky sea salt. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 857, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 128 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1323 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by karen
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Peel eggplant and cut into large chunks.
- Boil in salted water for about 10 minutes or until soft.
- Drain eggplant in collander, then return to pot and mash.
- Add all other ingredients except 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and pour eggplant mixture into dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
OLIVE GARDEN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA
I have never eaten this at the "Olive Garden" so I don't know if this is their recipe. However, this is a nice take on eggplant parmiagiana and it tastes great. Have made a few changes hopefully you will like it. Source: Kitchen Link (Copycat Collection) at kitchenlink.com.in 05/04/2001. The remaining eggplant slices can be frozen and used in the future.
Provided by Manami
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375°F.
- Moisten eggplant slices and coat lightly in flour.
- Quickly brown slices in hot oil, dusting each side generously with seasoned salt and the parmesan cheese.
- When fork tender and golden brown transfer to jelly roll pan.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake about 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Use 8 slices for this amount of sauce.
- Sauce:.
- In a medium saucepan combine jelly and tomatoes that have been broken with a fork.
- Heat on medium heat until piping hot.
- Do not boil. Be sure jelly is melted.
- Arrange 2 eggplant slices on each of 4 plates.
- Cover each with 1 slice of mozzarella. Ladle sauce over all, not to cover completely.
- Place plates in oven, just to melt cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 426.5, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 17.5, Protein 8.6
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, shiny skin. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help them cook evenly. If you are using a mandoline, be sure to use the safety guard.
- Salting the eggplant is an important step. This will help to remove some of the bitterness from the eggplant and prevent it from absorbing too much oil.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the eggplant. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Be careful not to overcook the eggplant. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh herbs, good quality cheese, and flavorful prosciutto.
- Serve the eggplant immediately. This is when they are at their best. You can garnish them with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Eggplant, Prosciutto, and Mozzarella is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer or a main course, this dish is sure to impress. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try!
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