A classic Italian dish featuring roasted aubergines layered with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Large Aubergines (sliced)3piece
Onion (chopped)1cup
Garlic (minced)1tbsp
Fresh Oregano (chopped)1tbsp
Chopped Canned Tomatoes3cups
Tomato paste2tbsp
Parmesan Cheese (grated)1cup
Mozzarella Cheese (grated)2cups
Vegetable Oil3tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil2tbsp
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
396.3kcal (19.81%)
Protein
18.6g (37.3%)
Carbs
21.1g (7.66%)
Sugars
9.3g (18.6%)
Healthy Fat
15.7g
Unhealthy Fat
9.9g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Melanzane
Roasting the Aubergines
- Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the aubergine slices onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, as well as the vegetable oil. Rub to ensure the oil is spread throughout the aubergine slices. Roast in the oven until golden brown and soft.
Preparing the Tomato Sauce
- Step 1
Heat a saucepan and add the olive oil, then the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until translucent.
- Step 2
Add the tomato paste & cook for 2 min. Add the fresh herbs, chopped tomatoes, and garlic. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Taste the sauce for seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Assemble the melanzane
- Step 1
In a deep oven-proof dish, layer some aubergines to cover the bottom. Then cover the aubergines with a layer of tomato sauce. Cover the sauce with the grated parmesan & mozzarella cheese. Then top that with another layer & bake in the oven until golden brown.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
396.3kcal (19.81%)
Protein
18.6g (37.3%)
Carbs
21.1g (7.66%)
Sugars
9.3g (18.6%)
Healthy Fat
15.7g
Unhealthy Fat
9.9g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to deepen the taste.
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