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Eggplants with tomato, Pecorino Romano DOP, and basil

Eggplants with tomato, Pecorino Romano DOP, and basil

@vandelli-formaggi

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.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Eggplants500g
  • Tomato sauce250g
  • Fresh cherry tomatoes120g
  • Pecorino Romano DOP
    Pecorino romano dop40g
  • Extra virgin olive oil20mL
  • Garlic1unit
  • Fine salt2g
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Fresh basil10g

Purchasable products

  • Pecorino Romano DOP (WEDGE 0.8 KG approx.)

    Pecorino Romano DOP (WEDGE 0.8 KG approx.)

    1 product
    20.50

Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 minutes to soften them.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with cherry tomatoes and plenty of Pecorino.

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    Bake at 200°C for another 15 minutes until everything is well gratinated and fragrant.

  7. 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

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

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
  • Proteins
    2.1g·20%
  • Carbohydrates
    3.42g·32%
  • Fats
    3.24g·31%
  • Fibers
    1.84g·17%