Grilled Aubergine Parmigiana

Ingredients for Grilled Aubergine Parmigiana

• 60ml olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1/4 teaspoons dried hot red-pepper flakes

• 1 (425g) can crushed tomatoes

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

• 15g finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (60ml )

• 4 small Italian aubergines (230g each)

• 16 thin slices whole-milk mozzarella (from a 1-lb block

• not fresh)

How to make Grilled Aubergine Parmigiana

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic and red-pepper flakes, stirring, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and parmesan.

Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over moderate heat.

Trim 1/4 inch off 2 opposite long sides of each aubergine. Cut each aubergine lengthwise (in same direction as trimmed sides so each slice has skin just around edge) into 4 slices. Brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

Grill aubergine, covered, turning over once, until tender, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a work surface.

Spread top of each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato sauce and top with a slice of mozzarella, then restack each aubergine. Transfer stacks to a shallow baking pan and grill, covered, just until cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

Disclaimer

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