Aubergine Parmigiana is a great make-ahead dish. Get all your ingredients ready and assembled the day before, then bake in the oven a couple of hours in advance and allow up to 45 minutes rest time before cutting into it.

Serves : 6 – 8
Prep Time : 15 MINUTES
Cooking Time : 35 – 40 MINUTES
Ingredients
Method
– Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat and sauté the onion.
– Add the mince beef, salt, pepper and bay leaf and cook the meat until browned.
– In a large baking dish, line the aubergines to cover the bottom of the dish.
– Top with the minced meat and evenly spread over the aubergine slices. Add the chopped tomato and sprinkle with salt and oregano.
– Add the mozzarella and then the parmesan, spreading both evenly.
– Cover with foil and bake in a pre-heated 180°C oven for 20 minutes or until the mixture starts to bubble.
– Uncover and change oven setting to broil. Let the dish cook for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and crispy.
– Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with bread and a side salad.
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