Melanzana Alla Parmigiana – Eggplant Parmigina

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, layered Italian classic with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted cheese
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This classic Italian dish, Melanzana alla Parmigiana, is a comforting casserole that balances the earthy sweetness of fried eggplant with robust tomato sauce and creamy béchamel. The layers are bound together by generous amounts of fresh mozzarella and Parmesan, creating a gooey, golden crust when baked. It offers a tender, luxurious texture that makes it perfect as a hearty vegetarian main course or a substantial side dish. Ideal for family dinners, weekend lunches, or meal prep, this dish improves as it rests, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. It brings a taste of traditional home cooking to your table without requiring complex techniques, relying instead on quality ingredients and patient layering.

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Melanzana Alla Parmigiana – Eggplant Parmigina

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 12.5

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This classic Italian dish, Melanzana alla Parmigiana, is a comforting casserole that balances the earthy sweetness of fried eggplant with robust tomato sauce and creamy b&# 195;©chamel. The layers are bound together by generous amounts of fresh mozzarella and Parmesan, creating a gooey, golden crust when baked. It offers a tender, luxurious texture that makes it perfect as a hearty vegetarian main course or a substantial side dish. Ideal for family dinners, weekend lunches, or meal prep, this dish improves as it rests, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. It brings a taste of traditional home cooking to your table without requiring complex techniques, relying instead on quality ingredients and patient layering.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Slice the eggplants crossways into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick rounds.
  3. In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  4. Dredge the eggplant slices in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
  5. Dip the floured slices into beaten eggs until fully coated.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Fry the eggplant slices for about one minute on each side until golden brown.
  8. Remove fried slices and drain on paper towels.
  9. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  10. Arrange a layer of fried eggplant slices over the sauce.
  11. In a bowl, combine half of the grated mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, béchamel sauce, and remaining tomato sauce.
  12. Spoon half of this cheese mixture over the eggplant layer.
  13. Add another layer of eggplant slices.
  14. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the new eggplant layer.
  15. Slice artichoke hearts in half and arrange them on top.
  16. Slice the remaining mozzarella cheese and arrange slices over the top.
  17. Bake for 40 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden.
  18. Turn off the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  19. Remove from oven, cut into squares, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 12.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: eggplant, parmigiana, italian, baked, vegetarian, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce, béchamel, artichoke, casserole, comfort food, layered, fried, herbs, oregano, main course, side dish, traditional, homestyle
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