Light Summer Eggplant Parmigiana
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
A lighter version of the classic eggplant parmigiana, where the eggplant is grilled instead of fried. Layers of grilled eggplant, fresh tomato cubes, mozzarella, basil, and parmesan are baked to perfection. Perfect for summer, light and flavorful.
- Cook
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
8 items- Eggplantsas needed
- Tomatoesfresh, as needed
- Mozzarellaas needed
- Basilfresh leaves, as needed
- Parmigianograted, as needed
- Saltto taste
- Pepperto taste
- Extra Virgin Olive Oilas needed
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C, then lower to 190-200°C.
- Remove the head of the eggplant and slice it into rounds about 1 cm thick, starting from the top to avoid bitterness.
- Grill the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side, adding a pinch of salt during cooking.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Cut the mozzarella into pieces.
- In a baking dish, drizzle a little olive oil and spread a layer of tomato cubes. Place a layer of grilled eggplant on top. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil leaves.
- Add another layer of tomatoes, mozzarella, a sprinkle of parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil. Repeat for a total of three layers, ending with a top layer of eggplant.
- Finish by covering the top with parmesan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes.
- Let the parmigiana rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Chef Stefano Barbato
Professional chef938K subscribers on YouTube236.9M total channel views"Benvenuti nella mia cucina! Sono lo Chef Stefano Barbato e qui condivido con voi la mia passione per il buon cibo. Dalle tecniche professionali spiegate passo dopo passo alle ricette della tradizione italiana, il mio obiettivo è rendere la grande cucina accessibile a tutti. Che sia un primo cremoso o una delle mie 'bambine cattive' appena sfornate, ogni piatto è fatto con amore. Sarà buono o non sarà buono? Iscrivetevi per scoprirlo insieme a me! 👨🍳🇮🇹" Hola y bienvenidos a mi canal de video recetas en español los encuentra aquí https://www.youtube.com/user/ChefStefanoBarbatoEs Chef Stefano Barbato
