
Eggplants with tomato, Pecorino Romano DOP, and basil
A vegetarian main course or appetizer, light and full of flavor: eggplant slices are baked with tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, and a generous sprinkle of Pecorino Romano DOP, which adds savoriness and character. The aroma of fresh basil completes the dish with an unmistakable Mediterranean note.
Ingredients
- Eggplants
500g500g - Tomato sauce
250g250g - Fresh cherry tomatoes
120g120g - Pecorino romano dop
40g40g - Extra virgin olive oil
20mL20mL - Garlic
1unit1unit - Fine salt
2g2g - Black pepperto taste
- Fresh basil
10g10g
Purchasable products
Pecorino Romano DOP (WEDGE 0.8 KG approx.)
1 product1 product € 20.50
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 7
Cut the eggplants into slices about 1 cm thick, place them on baking paper, and brush them with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- STEP 2 OF 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes to soften them.
- STEP 3 OF 7
Meanwhile, prepare the tomato sauce: sauté the crushed garlic in a little oil, add the tomato sauce, salt, and cook for 10 minutes.
- STEP 4 OF 7
Place a layer of eggplant slices in a baking dish, cover with tomato sauce, some halved cherry tomatoes, grated Pecorino Romano DOP, and torn basil.
- STEP 5 OF 7
Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with cherry tomatoes and plenty of Pecorino.
- STEP 6 OF 7
Bake at 200°C for another 15 minutes until everything is well gratinated and fragrant.
- STEP 7 OF 7
Serve the eggplants hot or warm, garnished with more fresh basil.
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2 days. Also excellent cold!
Origin
Italia, Lazio
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 53.89 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 3.42 |
of which Sugars (g) | 3.42 |
Fat (g) | 3.24 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.97 |
Protein (g) | 2.1 |
Fiber (g) | 1.84 |
Sale (g) | 0.16 |
- Proteins2.1g·20%
- Carbohydrates3.42g·32%
- Fats3.24g·31%
- Fibers1.84g·17%