Baked Eggplant with Tomato and Mozzarella
Roasted eggplant layered with a garlicky tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil, then baked until bubbling and golden.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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Step 2
Brush the eggplant with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, then season with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt and ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper.
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Step 3
Roast the eggplant at 220°C until tender and lightly browned, turning the slices halfway through.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Step 5
Stir in the tomato, oregano, basil, remaining salt, and remaining ½ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.
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Step 6
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the baking dish. Layer in the roasted eggplant, mozzarella, remaining sauce, and Parmesan.
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Step 7
Bake at 200°C until the sauce bubbles and the cheese is melted with golden spots.
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Step 8
Let the baked eggplant rest before cutting and serving.