Spicy Aubergine Parmigiana
A spicy take on this classic Italian dish!
4
1h
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 aubergines, sliced
- Olive oil for brushing
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cans of chopped tomatoes
- 5 tbsp chili oil (taste early to check spice level)
- 1.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn
- 250g mozzarella, shredded
- 80g Parmesan, grated
- 125g goats cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200c.
Step 2
Slice your aubergine longways into about 1cm thick slices. Place on baking racks. Brush with olive oil, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Leave them for 10 minutes, and then flip and leave for another 10 minutes. This is to reduce the wetness of the aubergine.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat in a large, deep pan. Once hot, add the onions and allow to cook for about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the cans of chopped tomatoes, chilli oil and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Begin layering your dish. Add a light layer or sauce to the bottom. Layer about a third of the aubergine, then a third of the sauce, then a third of the basil leaves, and a third of each of the cheeses. Continue layering in that pattern until you run out of ingredients.
Step 7
Bake for 40 minutes, when it should be crisp and bubbly on the top.
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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Recipe by
Head chef