We have given an Italian twist to this Hasselback Aubergine by stuffing it with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and basil pesto. How could we not add a sprinkling of Parmigiano cheese at the end? Needless to say.
Serves 2, Preparation 10 mins, Cooking 45 to 50 mins
- Aubergine, 1
- 200g fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Basil Pesto, to taste
- Grated Parmigiano cheese, a handful
- EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a drizzle
- Salt and Pepper, a pinch
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas Mark 4.
Wash and dry the aubergine well. Place it horizontally on the chopping board, slice it about 1 cm and stopping before reaching the bottom of the aubergine. The slices must stay attached to the base of the aubergine, it has to be in one piece.
Spacing slices a bit, season with some Evoo, a pinch of salt and pepper.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper, place the aubergine over it, put in the oven for about 25 minutes in a static oven.
Take it out, do not turn off the oven, stuff by placing in the cuts alternating or all together a slice of mozzarella, one of tomato, a dash of basil pesto, a sprinkling of grated cheese, a drizzle of oil evenly.
Put it back in the oven and bake for a further 20 minutes or until the aubergine is cooked through.
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4 Comments
The picture of this vegetable dish looks just wonderful and so inviting. I would so love to make this but I can’t. I am not a big fan of eggplant, my mom says it’s a sin. Sorry, mom.
Just to let you know your finished dish looks delightful.
Thank you, albeit it’s a shame you’re not a fan of aubergines though.
Who knows, maybe little by little…. 🙂
This recipe is fabulous. I had to make the basil pesto as my local grocery store was out. It turned out wonderfully and I will definitely make it again! Thanks for posting such a great recipe.
What a nice news, thank you for making it, very happy it turned out wonderfully!
Thanks to you for this feedback 😉