# Palermo-Style Aubergine Parmigiana

Recipe by [Tomás Ferreira](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasferreira)

A layered Sicilian dish of fried aubergine, tomato sauce, basil and hard cheese, left to rest before serving.

Servings: 4 · Cook 60 min · Side dishes

Vegetarian · Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 5 pcs Aubergine
- 1 l Tomato passata
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — a few leaves
- [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — grated, to taste
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Chilli powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-powder) — to taste
- [Vegetable oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vegetable-oil) — for frying
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)

## Steps

1. Wash the aubergines thoroughly, trim the ends and slice lengthways into thin, even slices.
2. Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the aubergine slices on both sides until cooked through.
3. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain off excess oil, and let cool.
4. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the chopped onion and fry until golden.
5. Pour in the tomato passata and add salt and chilli powder to taste.
6. Simmer the sauce over a low heat for at least 30 minutes. (30 min)
7. Take a large baking dish and spread a layer of sauce on the bottom, then a layer of fried aubergine, sprinkle with Parmesan and scatter over a few basil leaves.
8. Repeat the layers in the same order, forming at least three layers.
9. Let the parmigiana rest for a few hours before serving for the best flavour.

## What was changed

The hard cheese has been specified as Parmesan, widely available and fitting for this dish.

Published 2026-10-07

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