Aubergine Parmigiana
Layers of golden aubergine sandwiched in between oozy mozzarella, a blanket of parmesan and a rich tomato sauce - what’s not to love?
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. You will need a deep-sided baking dish, approx. 20x30cm.
Step 2
Toss the sliced aubergines with 1 tsp salt, some black pepper and half the olive oil. Place on a large lined baking tray, in a single layer - you will need more than one - and cook for 25 minutes, until tender.
Step 3
Whilst the aubergine is roasting make the tomato sauce. Set a saucepan over a medium heat and add the passata, chopped basil, ½ tsp salt, garlic paste and a pinch of sugar. Half fill the passata jar with water and add this too. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until reduced by a quarter (you should have about 600ml). Taste to check seasoning and adjust as required; you’re looking for a balance between sweet, salty and sharp.
Step 4
To assemble, add a quarter of the aubergine to the baking dish. Pour a third of the tomato sauce over the aubergine, then scatter over a third of the mozzarella and grated parmesan. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, ending on a layer of aubergine. Grate over some more parmesan and drizzle with a little olive oil. Cook for 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
Step 5
Once the parmigiana is cooked, whisk together the remaining olive oil, the cider (or balsamic) vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. Toss through the mixed leaves and you're ready to go.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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20g Basil, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Basil 30g -
250g Mozzarella, torn 2x Stamford Street Co. Mozzarella Cheese Ball 125g -
1 tsp Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Caster Sugar 1kg -
100g Veggie Parmesan 1x Stamford Street Co. Italian Hard Cheese 200g -
1 tsp Garlic Paste 1x Sainsbury's Garlic Paste, Inspired to Cook 90g -
3 Aubergine, sliced into ½ cm rounds 3x Sainsbury's Aubergine -
690g Tomato Passata 1x Napolina Tomato Passata 690g -
1 tbsp Cider or Balsamic Vinegar 1x Sainsbury's Cider Vinegar 500ml -
80g Mixed Leaves 1x Sainsbury's Spinach, Watercress & Rocket Salad 80g -
6 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g