# Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Pesto

A delicious dish featuring grilled eggplant layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, topped with pesto and fresh basil.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- grill pan
- baking dish
- spoon
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DPLT7VEBj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/13774f63-b36e-4d0e-a9b7-6f409ca793d7
- Extracted: 2025-12-13

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