Prep and cooking time: 50mins-1hr
Complex carb portions, per serving: 0
Freezable
Ingredients
Serves: 4
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 large aubergines, thinly sliced lengthways
½ tbsp butter
1 small red onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
30ml water
1 large handful fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
125g mozzarella, thinly sliced
60g Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, grated
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, over medium heat.
Take one third of the aubergine slices, season with salt and pepper, and fry on both sides until lightly coloured (no longer white) and softened. If the slices start to stick or look like they need more moisture, add a few dashes of water or additional olive oil.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have fried all the aubergine slices.
Lightly butter an ovenproof baking dish and layer the aubergine slices into the dish.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a small saucepan, over medium heat. Fry the onion and garlic, until softened.
Add the tomatoes and water and reduce the heat to simmer for 15-20mins. Turn off the heat and stir in the basil and oregano.
Pour the tomato sauce over the aubergines, place the sliced mozzarella on top, and finally, sprinkle the Parmesan.
Place in the oven for 25-30mins, or until golden.