Ina Garten Eggplant Gratin Recipe
If you love warm, cheesy comfort food with rich flavor, this Ina Garten Eggplant Gratin Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Eggplant
- Slice eggplants evenly. Sprinkle with salt. Let rest ten minutes. Pat dry gently.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Cook the Eggplant
- Heat olive oil in skillet. Cook eggplant slices until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion to skillet. Cook until soft and slightly golden.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir and cook for thirty seconds until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes
- Pour crushed tomatoes into skillet. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer ten minutes.
Layer the Dish
- Place eggplant slices in baking dish. Spoon tomato sauce evenly over the top.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella evenly over the eggplant and sauce layers.
Bake the Gratin
- Bake uncovered for thirty minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Rest and Serve
- Remove from oven. Let rest five minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use firm eggplants for best texture.
Do not skip salting eggplant.
Use fresh cheese for better melting.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Let gratin rest before serving.
Bake until cheese is golden, not burnt.
Do not skip salting eggplant.
Use fresh cheese for better melting.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Let gratin rest before serving.
Bake until cheese is golden, not burnt.