Description
A light and delicious alternative to traditional lasagna, this dish utilizes grilled aubergines to create delicious layers combined with savory tomato sauce and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large aubergines
- 500 g canned peeled tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 300 g mozzarella
- 100 g grated parmesan
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh basil
Instructions
- Wash the aubergines and slice them into approximately 1 cm thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
- Rinse the aubergine slices and dry them. Heat a grill pan with a drizzle of oil and cook the aubergines on both sides until tender and slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat some extra virgin olive oil and add the chopped onion and crushed garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the canned peeled tomatoes and crush them with a fork. Season with salt, pepper, and a handful of fresh basil. Cook the sauce over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Spread a little sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Create a layer of grilled aubergine slices, followed by a layer of sliced mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the dish for about 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the aubergines façon lasagnes rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to settle and making it easier to cut.
Notes
For creamier texture, add ricotta between layers. A pinch of sugar can balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
