AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA
AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA
AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA

Ingredients
  • 2 large aubergines
  • sliced into thin slices about a 5mm/¼in thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 100g/3½oz ricotta
  • 100g/3½oz Parmesan
  • grated (or alternative vegetarian hard cheese)
  • 100g/3½oz mozzarella
  • sliced
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • finely chopped
  • 1 red onion
  • finely chopped
  • a good splash olive oil
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 125ml/4fl oz red wine
  • A selection of Italian leaves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Directions
  • Brush the aubergine slices with olive oil on both sides to coat. Heat a griddle pan and cook the aubergines for a couple of minutes on both sides until lightly browned. Set aside while you get on with the tomato sauce.
  • Heat a large frying pan. Fry the garlic and onion with a little oil until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes
  • oregano and wine. Simmer for about 15 minutes
  • or until the sauce thickens.
  • Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.
  • In a medium-sized roasting tin
  • spread a little tomato sauce over the bottom of the tin. Add a layer of aubergine slices and spread another layer of tomato sauce on top.
  • Spread half the ricotta on the top and sprinkle with Parmesan
  • salt and pepper. Continue to repeat the layers until all the aubergine is used. Finish with a layer of mozzarella slices topped with a final sprinkle of Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • For the salad
  • place the leaves in a large bowl and mix. Combine the oil
  • vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Dress the leaves with the dressing just before serving.
  • Serve the parmigiana hot with the salad alongside. This dish reheats well if you have any leftovers.