Ingredients for the PERFECTParmigiana:

• 700 gr aubergines
• 250 gr tomato sauce
• 250 gr mozzarella (sliced or diced)
• 80 gr grated parmesan
• flour
• basil
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Slice the aubergines, add salt and put them in a colander with a plate and a weight on top of it, to set for half an hour – they will release some of the water they contain. Once drained, pat them dry with kitchen paper, cover with flour and fry the slices.

In an oven dish, lay two table spoons of tomato sauce, and start layering your fried aubergine slices with grated parmesan cheese, salt, mozzarella basil leaves in between each layer, cover with more tomato sauce.

Finish the last layer with mozzarella and parmesan, a sprinkle of pepper and it’s ready to go in the oven for 25mins at 190°C.

Serve hot and ENJOY!