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Eggplant and Tomato Casserole

Eggplant and Tomato Casserole prepared dish

This eggplant and tomato casserole is a delightful blend of roasted eggplant, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Baked to perfection, it offers a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm as a main course or a hearty side dish!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, black pepper, fresh basil, eggplant.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 2 medium eggplant (sliced)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
  4. In a baking dish, layer half of the sliced eggplant, followed by half of the tomato mixture, and half of the chopped basil.
  5. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the layers, then repeat the process with the remaining eggplant, tomato mixture, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
  6. Top the final layer with grated parmesan cheese.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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