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Eggplant al Forno

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slices of baked eggplant with grated cheese

Eggplant is such a versatile vegetable. On a recent trip to Rome, I encountered so many deliziosi eggplant dishes, that I was taken by it’s ability to transform itself from light and airy to meaty and filling. I now find myself picking up an eggplant on just about every trip to the grocery. This is one of my recipes that was inspired by that trip. It’s perfect as an appetizer served with fresh hot bread or as a side dish to a meal. You’ll find that one eggplant goes a long way! Which is good for your stomach & your wallet.

Tips: I really like to use the Amore concentrated Pesto! It comes in a tube, making it so convenient. I also find it easiest to grate my parmigiano reggiano cheese directly onto the eggplant slices using my micro-plane grater! There’s no right or wrong with the amount of cheese you use – but I’m more of a “more is better” when it comes to cheese !

 

Eggplant al Forno (Baked Eggplant)

What you’ll need:
1 eggplant  – peeled & sliced thin
4 cloves garlic – minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp – concentrated pesto sauce
s/p
freshly grated parmigiano reggiano – enough to cover eggplant

What to do:
Preheat your oven to 375. Cut the top & bottom off of your eggplant & cut the skin off as well. Cut your eggplant into long thin slices. In a bowl, mix your extra virgin olive oil, garlic & pesto. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange your eggplant slices on the cooking sheet. Take your oil mixture & evenly spread/brush it over the eggplant slices. Season your slices with salt & pepper. Sprinkle your parmigiano reggiano cheese over the top of the  slices (enough to light-medium cover the slices). Bake for 25-30 minutes til golden and bubbly.

 

Filed Under: Appetizer, Sides Tagged With: Eggplant

Comments

  1. Dani Vaughn-Tucker says

    01/22/2009 at 12:24 pm

    I made the Eggplant al Forno for dinner last night…*rolling eyes* It was so delicious! But that’s just from the small piece that I was able to steal off my daughter’s plate. My children ate all the eggplant before I had finished cooking dinner. This is a quick and easy meal; the directions are clear and easy. My only suggestion is to use a brush to spread the olive oil, garlic and pesto mixture. I used a spoon on some and the kids said it was a little too heavy (but they still scarfed it down). Delizioso. Thank you, Paula!

  2. Nila Rosa says

    03/05/2009 at 10:37 pm

    I love your blog! So pretty..

    I love how eggplant can be used in so many different recipes. Yum.

  3. Dee says

    04/05/2009 at 10:42 am

    This is a great looking eggplant dish. I loved eggplant before I went to Italy but you are so right about them & the eggplant! I love this dish & will have to find time to make it soon. Wonderful!

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