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Baked Hasselback Eggplant with Tomato Basil Sauce

Baked Hasselback Eggplant with Tomato Basil Sauce

Tender, flavorful eggplant baked to perfection with melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil, served over a rich tomato-basil sauce. This dish is comforting, cheesy, and perfect as a main or side for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 302
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
 
 

For the Eggplant:
  • 4 eggplants
  • 4-5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Pinch of salt & chili flakes
  • 2 mozzarella balls sliced
  • grated parmesan as much as you like
  • Breadcrumbs as needed
  • Fresh basil leaves
For the Tomato Basil Sauce:
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Sharp knife
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry brush
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Eggplant
    Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Mix olive oil, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Slice eggplants thinly, keeping the base intact to hold the slices together.
  2. Step 2: Bake the Eggplant
    Brush the eggplants with the spice-oil mixture inside and out, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 35-40 minutes at 200°C (392°F).
  3. Step 3: Make the Sauce
    Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in a little olive oil until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add Cheese and Basil
    Remove the eggplants from the oven. Tuck mozzarella slices, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil between the slices. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired. Bake for another 10 minutes at 190°C (374°F).
  5. Step 5: Serve
    Serve the baked eggplants hot over the tomato-basil sauce. Comfort in every bite!

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 1301mgFiber: 16gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 3mg

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