Eggplant Parmigiana — A Taste of Legacy
Bake:* 40 min | *Serves: 6
Mood:Comforting, nostalgic, and richly layered..
Ingredients:
– 2 large eggplants (sliced & salted)
– 2 cups tomato basil sauce
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella
– ½ cup grated Parmesan
– 1 cup flour + 2 eggs + breadcrumbs
– Olive oil for frying
– Fresh basil leaves
Steps to Soulful Layers:
1. Slice eggplants, salt & rest (to release bitterness).
2. Dip in flour → egg → breadcrumbs. Fry till golden.
3. Layer: sauce → eggplant → mozzarella → Parmesan. Repeat.
4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 min.
5. Garnish with basil. Serve warm. Feel the love.
Why It Nourishes More Than Just the Body:
*Eggplant*: Rich in fiber & antioxidants — supports digestion & heart health.
*Tomato sauce*: Lycopene-powered — anti-inflammatory & skin-loving.
*Cheese*: Comfort in calcium — strengthens bones & spirits.
*Basil*: Aromatic clarity — boosts mood & immunity.
*Tradition*: Every bite carries memory, warmth, and a whisper of home.
