Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)
Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Hello everybody, hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmesan). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana di melanzane), is a truly classic Italian dish that has become immensely popular around the world, even spawning other versions of "Parmesan"-style dishes that don't really exist in Italy (or at least not under this name), such as Chicken Parmesan, Veal Parmesan, etc. That's when I remembered my old favorite, Parmigiana di Melanzane or Eggplant Parmesan as it is also known. But where traditional eggplant parm is breaded and fried before being layered with tomato sauce, this version is a low carb, gluten free version. I like to grill or pan fry the slices of eggplant until they are golden brown.

Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan) is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmesan) using 18 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan):
  1. Take Sauce
  2. Make ready 1 (14.5 oz) can of crushed tomatoes
  3. Prepare 1/4 cup dry sherry
  4. Prepare 1/2 large onion, diced
  5. Make ready 4 garlic cloves, minced
  6. Get 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  7. Prepare 1/2 tsp black pepper
  8. Take 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  9. Take 1 tbsp tomato paste
  10. Make ready 1 tsp anchovy paste
  11. Take 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable base OR 2 vegetable boullion cubes
  12. Make ready 1 tsp sugar
  13. Prepare 2 tsp olive oil
  14. Prepare Main
  15. Take ~2 lbs eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch slices (2 large globe or 3 - 4 Italian eggplants)
  16. Get 2 tbsp olive oil
  17. Prepare 4 oz shredded whole milk mozzarella
  18. Get 1 oz grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Shallow fry the eggplant slices over moderate heat until they are golden brown on the outside and tender inside. You will need to fry the eggplant slices in batches. Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana di Melanzane) Soft delicate eggplant with marinara and parmesan. Print Pin Add to Collection Collections.

Instructions to make Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan):
  1. Preheat oven to 450. Cover bottom of two sheet pans with aluminum foil. Coat foil and both sides of each piece of eggplant thoroughly in olive oil. Place eggplant slices into a singe layer across the two sheets.
  2. Set up oven racks to lower middle and upper middle positions. Put eggplant in oven and roast for 20 minutes, switching the rack position and rotating each pan after 10 minutes for even cooking. Remove and allow to cool at least 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 375.
  3. While you are roasting the eggplant, start the sauce. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add tomato paste, anchovy paste, and vegetable base. Mix in and cook about 30 seconds. Add dry sherry. Cook about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and all other seasonings. Bring to a simmer and then reduce to medium-low heat. Cover. Cook, stirring occassionally, about 20 minutes.
  4. Grease an oval or rectangular baking dish well with cooking spray. Place 1/2 cup of sauce into the bottom and spread across the whole bottom. Place a single lawyer of eggplant over the sauce. Add another 1/2 cup of sauce and 1/3 of the cheeses.
  5. Place another layer of eggplant, 1/2 cup of sauce, and 1/3 of the cheese. Continue with the final layer of eggplant and top with remaining sauce and cheese. Place into the oven, uncovered, and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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