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

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