A southern Italian classic layered with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan until rich, sliceable, and deeply savory.
35 min prep 45 min cook 30 min rest
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Slice the eggplants lengthwise, salt them, let them stand for 20 minutes and pat dry.
Lightly dust the eggplant slices with flour, fry both sides in olive oil and transfer to paper towels.
Cook the tomato puree with garlic for 15 minutes, then add the basil.
Layer sauce, eggplant, mozzarella and parmesan in a baking dish.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and the remaining parmesan over the top.
Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tip: Salting the eggplant before frying helps it absorb less oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with a plain arugula salad and crisp bread.
~390
kcal calories
18
g protein
31
g carbs
23
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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