Parmigiana di Melanzane - Recipe by chef Giovanni Gabana

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a cost-effective alternative with a similar flavor.

Prepare eggplants by slicing them into rounds.

Sprinkle salt on the eggplant slices to draw out moisture.

Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.

In a separate pot, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant and then add tomato sauce to simmer.

Layer the ingredients in a baking dish, starting with tomato sauce, followed by fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil, repeating the layers until all ingredients are used.

Finish with a layer of sauce and cheese on top, and sprinkle breadcrumbs for crunch.

Bake the dish in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

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