Name: Eggplant parmigiana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Ingredients: ⅔ cup (160ml) olive oil; 1 medium onion (150g), chopped finely; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 400 grams canned diced tomatoes; 1 cup (260g) bottled passata; ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 2 cup medium eggplants (600g), sliced thickly; ¼ cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour; ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 200 grams bocconcini, sliced thinly; ⅔ cup (50g) finely grated parmesan; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika

While most of use associate it with chicken, parmigiana is actually an Italian dish made by baking layers of egglant, tomatoes and cheese.

Looking for a traditional eggplant parmigiana more vegetarian slow cooker meals?

Ingredients

⅔ cup (160ml) olive oil

1 medium onion (150g), chopped finely

2 cloves garlic, crushed

400 grams canned diced tomatoes

1 cup (260g) bottled passata

¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes

2 cup medium eggplants (600g), sliced thickly

¼ cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour

⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

200 grams bocconcini, sliced thinly

⅔ cup (50g) finely grated parmesan

½ teaspoon sweet paprika

Method

1.Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large frying pan; cook onion, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, passata and chilli. Transfer to a medium jug.

2.Toss eggplant in flour to coat, dust off excess. Heat remaining oil in same pan; cook eggplant, in batches, until browned. Drain on paper towel.

3.Layer half the eggplant in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker; season. Top with half the tomato mixture, basil and bocconcini. Repeat layering, finishing with parmesan. Sprinkle with paprika. Cook, covered, on low, for about 6 hours.

NOT SUITABLE TO FREEZE
SERVING SUGGESTION Crusty bread and rocket salad.
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