Aubergine Parmigiana
Layers of aubergine, tomato and melted mozzarella with fresh basil and garlic.
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 35 min
ACTIVE TIME
42 min
QUANTITY
4 portions · ~2 kg
DIFFICULTY
Easy
CUISINE
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Ingredients0/11
Tools0/19
Ingredients0/11 gathered · 4 servings
1piece
3clove
5tbsp
800g
1tsp
1pinch
16leaf
800g
2tsp
60g
125g| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 2 | | 3clove | — | — | |
| 3 | | 5tbsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 800g | — | — | |
| 5 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 6 | | 1pinch | — | — | |
| 7 | | 16leaf | — | — | |
| 8 | | 800g | — | — | |
| 9 | | 2tsp | — | — | |
| 10 | | 60g | — | — | |
| 11 | | 125g | — | — |
Tools20 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure55 steps
1 of 55
Lay the onion on the chopping board.
Yellow onion · 1 piece
⏱ 5s
ResultYellow onion2 of 55
Cut it in half through the root and peel off the skin.
⏱ 30s
ResultPeeled onion halves5 of 55
Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
Garlic clove · 3 clove⏱ 5s
ResultGarlic clove6 of 55
Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.
⏱ 30s
ResultPeeled garlic cloves9 of 55
Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into the medium saucepan.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultExtra-virgin olive oil10 of 55
Warm over a medium heat.
⏱ 1 min
ResultWarm olive oil12 of 55
Cook gently for about 8 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft but not coloured.
⏱ 8 min
ResultSoftened onion and garlic13 of 55
Tip in the chopped tomatoes.
Tinned chopped tomatoes · 800 g⏱ 10s
ResultOnion and tomatoes14 of 55
Add the sugar.
Caster sugar · 1 tsp⏱ 5s
ResultSweetened tomatoes15 of 55
Add a pinch of pepper.
Ground black pepper · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultSeasoned tomatoes16 of 55
Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
⏱ 20 min
ResultThick tomato sauce17 of 55
Tear in 10 of the basil leaves and take the pan off the heat.
Fresh basil leaves · 10 leaf⏱ 20s
ResultTomato and basil sauceused in step 3918 of 55
While the sauce simmers, lay the aubergines on the chopping board.
Aubergine · 800 g⏱ 5s
ResultAubergine19 of 55
Trim off the stalks and slice them lengthways, about 1 cm thick.
⏱ 3 min
ResultAubergine slices20 of 55
Layer the slices in the colander set over the sink.
⏱ 15s
ResultAubergine slices21 of 55
Sprinkle the salt between the layers.
Fine salt · 2 tsp⏱ 20s
ResultSalted aubergine22 of 55
Leave for 30 minutes to draw out the bitter juices.
⏱ 30 min
ResultDrained aubergine23 of 55
Lay the slices on the tray and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
⏱ 2 min
ResultDried aubergine slicesused in step 2724 of 55
Turn the oven to 190 °C (170 °C fan) and let it heat fully.
⏱ 15 min
25 of 55
Pour 1½ tablespoons of the oil into the large frying pan.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 1.5 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultMeasured oil26 of 55
Heat over a medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱ 1 min
ResultHot oil27 of 55
Lay half the slices in the pan in a single layer.
⏱ 20s
ResultRest of the aubergineused in step 3128 of 55
Fry for about 3 minutes a side, until golden and soft.
⏱ 6 min
ResultFirst fried aubergine30 of 55
Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of oil.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 1.5 tbsp⏱ 5s
ResultMeasured oil31 of 55
Add the rest of the slices.
⏱ 20s
ResultSecond batch of aubergine32 of 55
Fry them the same way.
⏱ 6 min
ResultSecond fried aubergine33 of 55
Lift them onto the plate with the first batch.
⏱ 20s
ResultFried aubergine slicesused in step 4034 of 55
Lay the Parmesan on the board.
Parmesan · 60 g⏱ 5s
ResultParmesan36 of 55
Lay the mozzarella on the board.
Mozzarella · 125 g⏱ 5s
ResultMozzarella39 of 55
Spread a third of the sauce over the base of a 20 × 30 cm baking dish.
⏱ 30s
ResultRest of the sauceused in step 4340 of 55
Lay a third of aubergine slices over it in one layer.
⏱ 40s
ResultRest of the aubergine slicesused in step 4444 of 55
Lay half the remaining aubergine slices over it in one layer.
⏱ 40s
ResultLast of the aubergine slicesused in step 4845 of 55
Scatter over half the remaining mozzarella.
⏱ 15s
ResultSecond mozzarella layerused in step 4947 of 55
Spread the rest of the sauce over the top.
⏱ 30s
ResultThird sauce layer48 of 55
Lay the rest of the aubergine slices over it in one layer.
⏱ 40s
ResultThird aubergine layer49 of 55
Scatter over the rest of the mozzarella.
⏱ 15s
ResultThird mozzarella layer50 of 55
Sprinkle over the rest of the Parmesan.
⏱ 15s
ResultThird finished layer51 of 55
Using oven gloves, put the baking dish in the oven.
⏱ 10s
ResultThird finished layer52 of 55
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top.
⏱ 27 min
ResultBaked parmigiana53 of 55
Using oven gloves, take the baking dish out.
⏱ 10s
ResultBaked parmigiana54 of 55
Leave to settle for 10 minutes, so it cuts cleanly.
⏱ 10 min
ResultRested parmigiana55 of 55
Tear the last 6 basil leaves over the top.
Fresh basil leaves · 6 leaf⏱ 15s
ResultParmigiana with basilTotal Time1 hr 35 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 piece | | Lay the onion on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultYellow onion |
| 2 | Yellow onionstep 1 | | Cut it in half through the root and peel off the skin.⏱ 30sResultPeeled onion halves |
| 3 | Peeled onion halvesstep 2 | | Dice it finely.⏱ 1 min 30sResultDiced onion |
| 4 | Diced onionstep 3 |  | Put the onion in the small bowl.⏱ 5sResultDiced onion |
| 5 | 3 clove | | Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultGarlic clove |
| 6 | Garlic clovestep 5 | | Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.⏱ 30sResultPeeled garlic cloves |
| 7 | Peeled garlic clovesstep 6 | | Chop the garlic finely.⏱ 45sResultChopped garlic |
| 8 | Chopped garlicstep 7 | | Add the garlic to the onion.⏱ 5sResultOnion and garlicused in step 11 |
| 9 | 2 tbsp | | Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into the medium saucepan.⏱ 5sResultExtra-virgin olive oil |
| 10 | — | | Warm over a medium heat.⏱ 1 minResultWarm olive oil |
| 11 | Onion and garlicstep 8 | | Add the onion and garlic.⏱ 5sResultOnion and garlic in oil |
| 12 | — | | Cook gently for about 8 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft but not coloured.⏱ 8 minResultSoftened onion and garlic |
| 13 | 800 g | | Tip in the chopped tomatoes.⏱ 10sResultOnion and tomatoes |
| 14 | 1 tsp | | Add the sugar.⏱ 5sResultSweetened tomatoes |
| 15 | 1 pinch | | Add a pinch of pepper.⏱ 5sResultSeasoned tomatoes |
| 16 | — | | Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.⏱ 20 minResultThick tomato sauce |
| 17 | 10 leaf | | Tear in 10 of the basil leaves and take the pan off the heat.⏱ 20sResultTomato and basil sauceused in step 39 |
| 18 | 800 g | | While the sauce simmers, lay the aubergines on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultAubergine |
| 19 | Auberginestep 18 | | Trim off the stalks and slice them lengthways, about 1 cm thick.⏱ 3 minResultAubergine slices |
| 20 | Aubergine slicesstep 19 | | Layer the slices in the colander set over the sink.⏱ 15sResultAubergine slices |
| 21 | 2 tsp | | Sprinkle the salt between the layers.⏱ 20sResultSalted aubergine |
| 22 | — | | Leave for 30 minutes to draw out the bitter juices.⏱ 30 minResultDrained aubergine |
| 23 | Drained auberginestep 22 | | Lay the slices on the tray and pat them dry with kitchen paper.⏱ 2 minResultDried aubergine slicesused in step 27 |
| 24 | — | | Turn the oven to 190 °C (170 °C fan) and let it heat fully.⏱ 15 min |
| 25 | 1.5 tbsp | | Pour 1½ tablespoons of the oil into the large frying pan.⏱ 5sResultMeasured oil |
| 26 | — | | Heat over a medium-high heat until shimmering.⏱ 1 minResultHot oil |
| 27 | Dried aubergine slicesstep 23 | | Lay half the slices in the pan in a single layer.⏱ 20sResultRest of the aubergineused in step 31 |
| 28 | — | | Fry for about 3 minutes a side, until golden and soft.⏱ 6 minResultFirst fried aubergine |
| 29 | First fried auberginestep 28 | | Lift them onto the plate.⏱ 20sResultFirst fried aubergine |
| 30 | 1.5 tbsp | | Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of oil.⏱ 5sResultMeasured oil |
| 31 | Rest of the auberginestep 27 | | Add the rest of the slices.⏱ 20sResultSecond batch of aubergine |
| Measured oilstep 30 | |||
| 32 | — | | Fry them the same way.⏱ 6 minResultSecond fried aubergine |
| 33 | Second fried auberginestep 32 | | Lift them onto the plate with the first batch.⏱ 20sResultFried aubergine slicesused in step 40 |
| 34 | 60 g | | Lay the Parmesan on the board.⏱ 5sResultParmesan |
| 35 | Parmesanstep 34 |  | Grate it finely into a second small bowl.⏱ 1 minResultGrated parmesanused in step 42 |
| 36 | 125 g | | Lay the mozzarella on the board.⏱ 5sResultMozzarella |
| 37 | Mozzarellastep 36 | | Tear it into small pieces.⏱ 40sResultTorn mozzarella |
| 38 | Torn mozzarellastep 37 | | Put it in a third small bowl.⏱ 5sResultTorn mozzarellaused in step 41 |
| 39 | Tomato and basil saucestep 17 | | Spread a third of the sauce over the base of a 20 × 30 cm baking dish.⏱ 30sResultRest of the sauceused in step 43 |
| 40 | Fried aubergine slicesstep 33 | | Lay a third of aubergine slices over it in one layer.⏱ 40sResultRest of the aubergine slicesused in step 44 |
| 41 | Torn mozzarellastep 38 | | Scatter over a third of mozzarella.⏱ 15sResultFirst mozzarella layerused in step 45 |
| 42 | Grated parmesanstep 35 | | Sprinkle over a third of Parmesan.⏱ 15sResultRest of the parmesanused in step 46 |
| 43 | Rest of the saucestep 39 | | Spread half the remaining sauce over the top.⏱ 30sResultSecond sauce layerused in step 47 |
| Rest of the parmesanstep 42 | |||
| 44 | Rest of the aubergine slicesstep 40 | | Lay half the remaining aubergine slices over it in one layer.⏱ 40sResultLast of the aubergine slicesused in step 48 |
| Second sauce layerstep 43 | |||
| 45 | First mozzarella layerstep 41 | | Scatter over half the remaining mozzarella.⏱ 15sResultSecond mozzarella layerused in step 49 |
| Last of the aubergine slicesstep 44 | |||
| 46 | Rest of the parmesanstep 42 | | Sprinkle over half the remaining Parmesan.⏱ 15sResultLast of the parmesanused in step 50 |
| Second mozzarella layerstep 45 | |||
| 47 | Second sauce layerstep 43 | | Spread the rest of the sauce over the top.⏱ 30sResultThird sauce layer |
| Last of the parmesanstep 46 | |||
| 48 | Last of the aubergine slicesstep 44 | | Lay the rest of the aubergine slices over it in one layer.⏱ 40sResultThird aubergine layer |
| Third sauce layerstep 47 | |||
| 49 | Second mozzarella layerstep 45 | | Scatter over the rest of the mozzarella.⏱ 15sResultThird mozzarella layer |
| Third aubergine layerstep 48 | |||
| 50 | Last of the parmesanstep 46 | | Sprinkle over the rest of the Parmesan.⏱ 15sResultThird finished layer |
| Third mozzarella layerstep 49 | |||
| 51 | — | | Using oven gloves, put the baking dish in the oven.⏱ 10sResultThird finished layer |
| 52 | — | | Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top.⏱ 27 minResultBaked parmigiana |
| 53 | — | | Using oven gloves, take the baking dish out.⏱ 10sResultBaked parmigiana |
| 54 | — | | Leave to settle for 10 minutes, so it cuts cleanly.⏱ 10 minResultRested parmigiana |
| 55 | 6 leaf | | Tear the last 6 basil leaves over the top.⏱ 15sResultParmigiana with basil |
| Total Time | 1 hr 35 min | ||
Serving
- Cut into 4 portions and lift onto plates.
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 410kcal | |
| 18g | |
| 29g | |
| 9g | |
| 32g | |
| 14g | |
| 11g | |
| 1,778mg |
Ingredients0/11
Tools0/19
Recipe
Aubergine Parmigiana
Layers of aubergine, tomato and melted mozzarella with fresh basil and garlic.
What you’ll doYou will make a slow tomato and basil sauce while salted aubergine slices drain, then fry the aubergine in two batches until golden. Layer sauce, aubergine, mozzarella and Parmesan three times in a 20 × 30 cm dish, bake until bubbling and golden, and let it settle before cutting.
Serves4
Total1 hr 35 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Yellow onion1 piece
- Garlic clove3 clove
- Extra-virgin olive oil5 tbsp
- Tinned chopped tomatoes800 g
- Caster sugar1 tsp
- Ground black pepper1 pinch
- Fresh basil leaves16 leaf
- Aubergine800 g
- Fine salt2 tsp
- Parmesan60 g
- Mozzarella125 g
Tools
Baking dishSpoonTongsOnion bowl (small bowl)Mozzarella bowl (small bowl)OvenLarge frying panChef's knifeMicroplane zesterSpatulaWooden spoonDinner plateColanderGraterTrayPlateMedium saucepanKitchen paperOven gloveChopping board
Method
1
Lay the onion on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardYellow onion · 1 piece
2
Cut it in half through the root and peel off the skin.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeYellow onion · step 1
3
Dice it finely.
1 min 30sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled onion halves · step 2
4
Put the onion in the small bowl.
5sOnion bowl (small bowl)Diced onion · step 3
5
Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardGarlic clove · 3 clove
6
Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeGarlic clove · step 5
7
Chop the garlic finely.
45sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled garlic cloves · step 6
8
Add the garlic to the onion.
Result · Onion and garlic · used in step 11
5sOnion bowl (small bowl)Chopped garlic · step 7
9
Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into the medium saucepan.
5sMedium saucepanExtra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp
10
Warm over a medium heat.
1 minMedium saucepan
11
Add the onion and garlic.
5sMedium saucepanOnion and garlic · step 8
12
Cook gently for about 8 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft but not coloured.
8 minMedium saucepan, Wooden spoon
13
Tip in the chopped tomatoes.
10sMedium saucepanTinned chopped tomatoes · 800 g
14
Add the sugar.
5sMedium saucepanCaster sugar · 1 tsp
15
Add a pinch of pepper.
5sMedium saucepanGround black pepper · 1 pinch
16
Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
20 minMedium saucepan, Wooden spoon
17
Tear in 10 of the basil leaves and take the pan off the heat.
Result · Tomato and basil sauce · used in step 39
20sMedium saucepanFresh basil leaves · 10 leaf
18
While the sauce simmers, lay the aubergines on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardAubergine · 800 g
19
Trim off the stalks and slice them lengthways, about 1 cm thick.
3 minChopping board, Chefs knifeAubergine · step 18
20
Layer the slices in the colander set over the sink.
15sColanderAubergine slices · step 19
21
Sprinkle the salt between the layers.
20sColanderFine salt · 2 tsp
22
Leave for 30 minutes to draw out the bitter juices.
30 minColander
23
Lay the slices on the tray and pat them dry with kitchen paper.
Result · Dried aubergine slices · used in step 27
2 minTray, Kitchen paperDrained aubergine · step 22
24
Turn the oven to 190 °C (170 °C fan) and let it heat fully.
190°C15 minOven
25
Pour 1½ tablespoons of the oil into the large frying pan.
5sLarge frying panExtra-virgin olive oil · 1.5 tbsp
26
Heat over a medium-high heat until shimmering.
1 minLarge frying pan
27
Lay half the slices in the pan in a single layer.
Result · Rest of the aubergine · used in step 31
20sLarge frying pan, TongsDried aubergine slices · step 23
28
Fry for about 3 minutes a side, until golden and soft.
6 minLarge frying pan, Tongs
29
Lift them onto the plate.
20sPlate, TongsFirst fried aubergine · step 28
30
Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of oil.
5sLarge frying panExtra-virgin olive oil · 1.5 tbsp
31
Add the rest of the slices.
20sLarge frying pan, TongsRest of the aubergine · step 27Measured oil · step 30
32
Fry them the same way.
6 minLarge frying pan, Tongs
33
Lift them onto the plate with the first batch.
Result · Fried aubergine slices · used in step 40
20sPlate, TongsSecond fried aubergine · step 32
34
Lay the Parmesan on the board.
5sChopping boardParmesan · 60 g
35
Grate it finely into a second small bowl.
Result · Grated parmesan · used in step 42
1 minGraterParmesan · step 34
36
Lay the mozzarella on the board.
5sChopping boardMozzarella · 125 g
37
Tear it into small pieces.
40sChopping boardMozzarella · step 36
38
Put it in a third small bowl.
Result · Torn mozzarella · used in step 41
5sMozzarella bowl (small bowl)Torn mozzarella · step 37
39
Spread a third of the sauce over the base of a 20 × 30 cm baking dish.
Result · Rest of the sauce · used in step 43
30sBaking dish, SpoonTomato and basil sauce · step 17
40
Lay a third of aubergine slices over it in one layer.
Result · Rest of the aubergine slices · used in step 44
40sBaking dishFried aubergine slices · step 33
41
Scatter over a third of mozzarella.
Result · First mozzarella layer · used in step 45
15sBaking dishTorn mozzarella · step 38
42
Sprinkle over a third of Parmesan.
Result · Rest of the parmesan · used in step 46
15sBaking dishGrated parmesan · step 35
43
Spread half the remaining sauce over the top.
Result · Second sauce layer · used in step 47
30sBaking dish, SpoonRest of the sauce · step 39Rest of the parmesan · step 42
44
Lay half the remaining aubergine slices over it in one layer.
Result · Last of the aubergine slices · used in step 48
40sBaking dishRest of the aubergine slices · step 40Second sauce layer · step 43
45
Scatter over half the remaining mozzarella.
Result · Second mozzarella layer · used in step 49
15sBaking dishFirst mozzarella layer · step 41Last of the aubergine slices · step 44
46
Sprinkle over half the remaining Parmesan.
Result · Last of the parmesan · used in step 50
15sBaking dishRest of the parmesan · step 42Second mozzarella layer · step 45
47
Spread the rest of the sauce over the top.
30sBaking dish, SpoonSecond sauce layer · step 43Last of the parmesan · step 46
48
Lay the rest of the aubergine slices over it in one layer.
40sBaking dishLast of the aubergine slices · step 44Third sauce layer · step 47
49
Scatter over the rest of the mozzarella.
15sBaking dishSecond mozzarella layer · step 45Third aubergine layer · step 48
50
Sprinkle over the rest of the Parmesan.
15sBaking dishLast of the parmesan · step 46Third mozzarella layer · step 49
51
Using oven gloves, put the baking dish in the oven.
10sBaking dish, Oven, Oven glove
52
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden on top.
190°C27 minBaking dish
53
Using oven gloves, take the baking dish out.
10sBaking dish, Oven, Oven glove
54
Leave to settle for 10 minutes, so it cuts cleanly.
10 minBaking dish
55
Tear the last 6 basil leaves over the top.
15sBaking dishFresh basil leaves · 6 leaf
56
Cut into 4 portions and lift onto plates. → Into 4 equal portions
Result · Aubergine Parmigiana
1 minDinner plate, SpatulaParmigiana with basil · step 55
Printed 6 October 2026