Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Pesto

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the eggplant into round slices and grill on both sides on a grill pan until tender.
  2. 2Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  3. 3Pour in the marinara sauce.
  4. 4Layer the grilled eggplant slices.
  5. 5Add slices of fresh mozzarella.
  6. 6Layer with tomato slices.
  7. 7Add another layer of eggplant.
  8. 8Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. 9Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes.
  10. 10Remove from the oven, top with pesto sauce.
  11. 11Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  12. 12Serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 fresh mozzarella balls
  • 3 tbsp pesto sauce
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 sprig fresh basil
  • 150 ml marinara sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

grill panbaking dishspoontongs