Eggplant Parmesan | How to make Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, heat some olive oil. Add the mince garlic and cook for a minute. Add the tomato puree, salt and pepper, some fresh basil and thyme, oregano and chilly flakes, if using. Add a splash of water and allow to cook covered on medium heat for about 10-15 mins.
2. 2

   Heat the oven to 180C. Cut slits down the eggplant to as far as possible, without cutting all the way through. Rub olive oil inside the slits and season well inside. Add a slice of mozzarella inside each slit with a basil leaf.
3. 3

   Pour the tomato sauce in a baking dish and place the eggplant in the center. Drizzle with some olive oil and season on top. Cover the whole dish with foil and bake for one hour.
4. 4

   After an hour, the eggplant should be cooked. Remove foil, top with breadcrumbs and parmesan and bake uncovered for another 15 mins till the crumbs and golden and crisp.
5. 5

   Remove from oven allow to rest for 5-10 mins. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.