Melanzana alla Parmigiana (Perfect Eggplant Parmigiana)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Melanzana alla Parmigiana (Perfect Eggplant Parmigiana)). This classic Italian dish from Sicily is often simply referred to as 'Parmigiana' by the Sicilian locals. The richness and depth of flavor that you get from this authentic version is well worth the extra effort. Serve eggplant Parmigiana with nothing more than crusty bread and a green salad.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 54 mins

Additional: 3 mins

Total: 1hr17 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Melanzana alla Parmigiana (Perfect Eggplant Parmigiana)

Ingredients

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

or as needed

6 eggplants

trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

salt to taste

1 ⅓ cups crushed tomatoes in puree

1 tablespoon olive oil

or more to taste

2 cloves garlic

1 bunch fresh basil

divided

18 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese

drained and sliced

dried oregano

to taste

4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat about 1 inch extra-virgin olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Pat eggplant slices dry with a paper towel and fry eggplant in batches in the hot oil until golden 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; season with salt.

Step 2

Combine tomato puree (passata) 1 tablespoon olive oil garlic salt and 4 basil leaves in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove garlic from sauce.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 4

Place a layer of fried eggplant in the baking dish and cover with a layer of tomato sauce. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese oregano Parmesan cheese and chopped basil leaves in that order. Continue layering in the same order with remaining ingredients ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheeses are melted about 40 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information

Melanzana alla Parmigiana (Perfect Eggplant Parmigiana)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 506.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.9g 58%

Carbohydrates: 36.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 19.3g 77%

Sugars: 16.1g

Fat: 28.9g 45%

Saturated Fat: 16.2g 81%

Cholesterol: 83.4mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 1651.1IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.6mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 19.9mg 33%

Folate: 136.7mcg 34%

Calcium: 790.5mg 79%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 99.4mg 36%

Potassium: 1432.2mg 40%

Sodium: 453.4mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 260.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.