Aubergine 'Parmigiana' with Fresh Tomato

Hollowed beefsteak tomatoes stuffed with layered fried aubergine, thick tomato sauce, basil, and smoked mozzarella, then baked until tender.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 414.1 kcals 2484.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 18 grams 108.2 grams
Fat 33.1 grams 198.5 grams
Protein 12.1 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten with salt
200
g
GrainsCereals
3
tbsp
Plain Flour
for dredging
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
handful
OilsFats
135
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
divided use plus extra for drizzling
Vegetables
6
piece
Beefsteak Tomatoes
large, equally-sized, ripe but firm, tops sliced off, seeds and pulp scooped and reserved
1
piece
Onion
small, peeled, finely chopped
400
g
Aubergine
small, trimmed, thinly sliced into rounds

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Salt the hollowed-out tomato cavities and drain upside down on kitchen paper for 15 minutes.
  • Fry the onion in 60ml of olive oil until softened, then add reserved tomato pulp and half the basil.
  • Cook the tomato mixture over medium heat for 20 minutes until thickened.
  • Heat 30ml of oil in a frying pan and dredge aubergine slices in flour.
  • Dip aubergines in beaten egg and fry until golden-brown, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Layer one aubergine slice, a spoonful of sauce, a basil leaf, and mozzarella into each tomato cavity.
  • Repeat layers until full, replace tomato lids, and place in an ovenproof dish with oil and seasoning.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the tomatoes soften and cheese melts.
  • Garnish with remaining basil and olive oil to serve.