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A comforting, delicious vegetarian Italian classic, this aubergine parmigiana is utterly delicious and naturally gluten free. Layers of aubergine, tomato sauce and cheese are baked in the oven to create a rich and warming meal.

Finished with a generous helping of parmesan cheese, it’s wonderful as a main course with gluten free sourdough bread and salad or crispy smashed potatoes.

My easy garlic bread, extra delicious garlic pizza bread or hasselback potatoes also work really well with this aubergine parmigiana. Or you can enjoy it as a glorious side dish alongside meats, breads, potatoes, rice and greens.

This is a dish that the whole family can enjoy and was one of the few ways my daughter would eat aubergine as a toddler! She loved this aubergine parmigiana and would wolf it down.

Is This Aubergine Parmigiana Freezer Friendly?

Yes it freezes really well. You can batch cook this dish and freeze any leftovers if you want to do some handy meal prep at the same time. It reheats really well and the flavours develop beautifully. Freeze in a sealed tupperware for up to 4 months, then I simply defrost in the microwave.

Tips for Success

Using good quality tinned tomatoes or passata makes all the difference here. I recommend the Mutti brand, which is always excellent quality. In particular I use these Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes when making my aubergine parmigiana.

Aubergine Parmigiana Recipe

You’ll find the method for my aubergine parmigiana below, with some step by step photos underneath to make the recipe extra easy to follow.

Feel free to email me any questions or comments you might have and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. You can contact me at laura@mygfguide.com or message me on Instagram/Facebook @myglutenfreeguide.

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Laura xxx

Aubergine Parmigiana (GF)
Yield: Serves 4 (with sides)

Aubergine Parmigiana (GF)

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

A warming Italian dish of aubergine baked with a tomato sauce, topped with generous amounts of Parmesan cheese. Pop some garlic bread on the side for delicious dipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 large aubergines
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 400g finely chopped tinned tomatoes (I use Mutti) or good quality passata
  • 80g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 40g finely grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper
  • To serve: gluten free bread or crispy smashed potatoes, green salad

Instructions

  • Wash and dry your aubergines and then cut into long, thin slices (around half a cm thick).
  • Add a tbsp oil to a large frying pan and add the two garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (you can do this with the side of your knife). Leave to infuse over a low heat for a couple of minutes, then remove the garlic and set aside.
  • Turn the heat up to medium and add as many aubergine slices as you can fit. Season the aubergine with salt and pepper then cook for about 3 minutes on each side until softened and lightly coloured. Then set aside on kitchen paper, to absorb any excess oil.
  • Repeat this process - add another tbsp oil, infuse the garlic, then cook the aubergine slices, until all are cooked. Preheat your oven to 180C/350F (fan)/200C/380F (conventional).
  • Take a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish (I use a glass 27cm x 18cm rectangular dish) and layer a quarter of the chopped tomatoes on the base. Then a layer of cooked aubergine, then another tomato layer, then half of the shredded mozzarella. Next a second layer of aubergine, tomato, and cheese, then a final aubergine layer topped with the remaining tomato.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan all over the top of the dish then bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, until cooked through and bubbling.
  • Serve with gluten free bread/baked or smashed potatoes potatoes and a green salad. YUM.
    • © Laura Strange (www.mygfguide.com)
    Cuisine: Italian / Category: Gluten Free Recipe

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