This recipe for Alison Roman’s Aubergine Parmigiana was in her newsletter from a week ago. So it is hot off the press in a way as it did not take me long to try it out and share it on here. It is a delicious and comforting dish and I think definitely worth making.
I really liked the crispy crust that the panko crumbs form on top of the dish. Alison’s recipe had a layer of the panko in the middle of the dish but I don’t think it is necessary at all. However, I do think the anchovies is a must in the tomato sauce. It adds a rich saltiness which works great with the tomatoes and aubergine. It is such a love it or hate it ingredient but I suggest you give it a go.
The Aubergine Parmigiana is easy to make. Pop the aubergine slices in the oven to roast while making the tomato sauce. Then a quick assemble of the layers and the dish bakes in the oven for about 20 minutes.
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Alison Roman’s Aubergine Parmigiana. and if you’ve made the drinks, do share it with me by tagging and following @heinstirred on Instagram. It is always a treat to see the recipes made and enjoyed.
Do check out this other popular aubergine recipe of mine : Aubergine Schnitzel. A melting tender interior covered in crunchy panko crumbs is a delicious different way to serve this vegetable.
Alison Roman's Aubergine Parmigiana
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 aubergines sliced in 1cm thick slices
- 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves mashed
- 1 tsp dried chili flakes more to taste
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 1 x 410g tin crushed tomatoes
- 1 x 410g tin tomato puree
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 120 g mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons capers coarsely chopped
- 10 g coarsely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C
- Drizzle the aubergine slices with about half the olive oil and season with salt and pepper
- Roast for about 30 minutes, turning the slices halfway through the cooking time, until soft and a dark brown colour
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil over a medium heat
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes stirring every now and then until the onions and garlic are tender and starting to brown
- Add the chili flakes and anchovies, stir, and let it melt into the onions
- Add the tomatoes and puree, season well with sea salt, black pepper and sugar
- Let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the sauce has reduced
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a pan and add the breadcrumbs
- Stir to coat in the oil and then toast, tossing frequently for about 5 minutes
- Assemble :
- Spoon about half of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish
- Top with half the aubergine slices, half the parmesan, half the parsley and the capers
- Then top with half the mozzarella slices
- Top with the rest of the tomato sauce, aubergine slices and mozzarella
- End with the parmesan and bread crumbs
- Place in the oven for 20 minutes until everything is bubbling around the edges
- Serve with the rest of the parsley scattered on top
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Sep 12, 2022
Thank you for sharing with us !!
Richard martino
Jan 28, 2023
Alison – 200 degrees for 20’ will not get this dish “bubbling around the edges”
I suggest you up update the temp – I did 350 for 20’ – 30’
heinstirred
Jan 28, 2023
It’s 200 degrees Celsius