Eggplant Parmigiana (No Frying Required!)

Name: Eggplant Parmigiana (No Frying Required!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (pressed or grated); 5 cups tomato passata (or tomato purée); ½ teaspoon salt (plus black pepper to taste); 4 medium eggplants (about 4 pounds (1.8 Kg)); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1½ cups Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano – grated); 2½ cups mozzarella ( chopped or grated – about 10 oz); 1½ cups basil leaves (fresh)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

Eggplant Parmigiana is a lighter take on the classic Italian comfort food, made with roasted eggplant instead of fried. It's rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep.

Updated at: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:10:22 GMT