Italian
Parmigiana di Melanzane
“Parmigiana di melanzane is a luscious layered casserole of fried eggplant, savory tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese.”
Medium2 hours
Where it comes from
This dish is deeply rooted in Neapolitan cuisine, reflecting the Southern Italian penchant for combining fresh produce with rich, comforting flavors, often attributed to Arab influences on Sicilian agriculture.
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How it's made
- 1
Slice eggplants and fry until golden.
- 2
Prepare a tomato sauce with garlic and basil.
- 3
Layer fried eggplant slices with tomato sauce and slices of mozzarella in a baking dish.
- 4
Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and bake until bubbly.
- 5
Let it rest before serving to allow flavors to meld.
