A classic Italian dish featuring roasted aubergines layered with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3pieceLarge Aubergines (sliced)
- 1cupOnion (chopped)
- 1tbspGarlic (minced)
- 1tbspMixed dried herbs
- 3cupsChopped Canned Tomatoes
- 2tbspTomato paste
- 2cupsMozzarella Cheese (grated)
- 1cupParmesan Cheese (grated)
- 3tbspVegetable Oil
- 2tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
How to make Melanzane
Roasting the Aubergines
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the aubergine slices onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, as well as the vegetable oil. Rub to ensure the oil is spread throughout the aubergine slices. Roast in the oven until golden brown and soft.
Preparing the Tomato Sauce
Heat a saucepan and add the olive oil, then the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until translucent.
Add the tomato paste & cook for 2 min. Add the dried herbs, chopped tomatoes, and garlic. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Taste the sauce for seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Assemble the melanzane
In a deep oven-proof dish, layer some aubergines to cover the bottom. Then cover the aubergines with a layer of tomato sauce. Cover the sauce with half of the parmesan & grated mozzarella cheese. Then top that with another layer & bake in the oven until golden brown.
Tips & Tricks
For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to deepen the taste.
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Anna Middleton
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I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I am self-taught and have an extreme passion for various international cuisines. I have fallen in love with teaching others the skills that I have learnt, inspiring them through creative cooking. I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...
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