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Melanzane al Forno

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Melanzane al Forno is a beloved dish that showcases the region's abundant eggplant and rich tomato sauce. Traditionally served as a comforting family meal, it embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, fresh ingredients to create hearty flavors. Today, variations abound, with some recipes adding layers of meat or different cheeses, but the essence of this classic remains cherished across the globe.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 melanzane
sale
olio e.v.o qb
80 gr di soffritto carota cipolla e sedano
500 gr di polpa di manzo macinata
50 ml di vino bianco
400 gr di passata di pomodoro
1 ciuffo di prezzemolo
foglie di basilico
sale e pepe qb
formaggio grattugiato qb

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano offers a similar flavor at a lower price.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Cut the melanzane in half and scoop out some of the flesh.

3

In a pan, heat the olive oil and add the soffritto mixture, cooking until soft.

4

Add the ground beef and cook until browned.

5

Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.

6

Mix in the passata di pomodoro and season with salt and pepper.

7

Stuff the melanzane halves with the meat mixture.

8

Top with grated cheese and bake in the oven until golden.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

none

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Eggplant ParmesanMelanzane alla Parmigiana
Local Name: Melanzane al Forno

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