Eggplant Parmigiana - A Timeless Delight 🍆🧀✨
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Today, I will guide you through the preparation of the classic Eggplant Parmigiana, an iconic dish of Italian tradition. 🇮🇹
With fresh ingredients and careful preparation, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe will win everyone’s hearts at the table. 🍽️💖
Ingredients:
• Eggplants: 1.5 kg 🍆
• Tomato puree: 1 kg 🍅
• Mozzarella: 500 g 🧀
• Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (to be grated): 150 g 🧀
• Golden onion: 1 🧅
• Fresh basil: 10 g 🌿
• Extra virgin olive oil 🫒
• Salt and pepper 🧂
Procedure
(Difficulty: Medium |
Preparation: 40 minutes |
Cooking: 1 hour 40 minutes |
Serves: 6 people):
1. Preparing the Eggplants:
Start by washing and slicing the eggplants thinly.
Sprinkle them with salt and let them rest for 30 minutes to remove excess water. This step is crucial to prevent the eggplants from being too watery during cooking. 💦
2. Preparing the Tomato Sauce:
Meanwhile, finely chop the golden onion and sauté it in a pan with extra virgin olive oil until golden.
Add the tomato puree, salt, and pepper, and let it cook on low heat for about 30 minutes.
Add some fresh basil leaves towards the end of cooking for a touch of freshness. 🌿🍅
3. Frying the Eggplants:
Rinse the eggplants and dry them thoroughly.
Lightly fry them in extra virgin olive oil until golden.
You can also grill the eggplants for a lighter version. 🍆🫒
4. Assembling:
In a baking dish, arrange a layer of eggplants, cover with tomato sauce, add sliced mozzarella, and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and Parmigiano.
Each layer should be even to ensure uniform cooking. 🍅🧀
5. Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 1 hour, until the top is golden and crispy.
If you want a crispier crust, you can turn on the grill for the last 5 minutes of baking. 🔥
6. Serving: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve.
This dish is even tastier if left to rest for a few hours before serving. 🌿🍽️
I hope you enjoy preparing and savoring this delicious Eggplant Parmigiana as much as I do! 🍆🧀
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