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Gratinated Eggplants Parmigiana with Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives

Gratinated Eggplants Parmigiana with Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives

@vandelli-formaggi

A triumph of Mediterranean aromas: golden baked eggplants, wrapped in a creamy tomato sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, black olives, and a generous shower of aged Mountain Parmigiano Reggiano. A rich, stringy, and irresistible main course, perfect for enhancing the goodness of excellent Italian cheeses.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 25 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Eggplants500g
  • Mountain Parmigiano Reggiano 18 months
    Mountain parmigiano reggiano 18 months80g
  • Creamy Mixed Caciotta
    Creamy mixed caciotta120g
  • Tomato sauce250mL
  • Fresh cherry tomatoes120g
  • Black olives (taggiasca or leccino)40g
  • Extra virgin olive oil40mL
  • Garlic10g
  • Fresh basil30g
  • Salt and black pepperto taste

Purchasable products

  • Parmigiano Reggiano Frisona Cow 18 months (approx. 1 KG)

    Parmigiano Reggiano Frisona Cow 18 months (approx. 1 KG)

    1 product
    € 21.70
  • Creamy Mixed Caciotta (WHOLE FORM 0.9 KG approx.)

    Creamy Mixed Caciotta (WHOLE FORM 0.9 KG approx.)

    1 product
    € 17.60

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Cut the eggplants into slices about 1 cm thick. Place them on a baking sheet, brush with a little oil, and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.

  2. STEP 2 OF 5

    In a pan, sauté the garlic in oil. Add the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper, and let it cook for 10 minutes. Remove the garlic and add a few basil leaves.

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of sauce, place a layer of eggplants, add halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, Creamy Mixed Caciotta in pieces, and plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano. Repeat for 2-3 layers.

  4. STEP 4 OF 5

    Bake in the oven at 200°C for 15 minutes, until golden gratin.

  5. STEP 5 OF 5

    Serve with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, an extra grating of Parmigiano Reggiano.

General Information

Storage notes

In the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2 days. Also excellent reheated the next day.

More information

Easy – For a result worthy of the best Italian trattorias!

Origin

Italia, Toscana

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)119.58
Carbohydrates (g)2.59
of which Sugars (g)2.59
Fat (g)9.35
of which Saturates (g)3.82
Protein (g)5.63
Fiber (g)1.6
Sale (g)0.1
  • Proteins
    5.63g·29%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.59g·14%
  • Fats
    9.35g·49%
  • Fibers
    1.6g·8%