Cheesy Aubergine Bakes

4 from 2 votes

Cheesy Aubergine Bakes

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Equipment

• Rubber spatula
• Sharp knife

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines sliced in half lengthways
• 1 cup home made or shop bought tomato sauce
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup  panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• Handful of fresh basil
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

• Place the halved aubergines on a baking sheet skin side down. Rub them with the olive oil and season with salt. Place in an oven at 200oc for around 15-20 minutes until soft.
  
• In a bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and some olive oil.
  
• Remove from the oven. Cover each of the aubergine halves with the tomato sauce, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over each half.
  
• Top each half with the breadcrumb mixture then place back in the oven until perfectly golden and bubbling.
  

Course: Main Course, Starter

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Aubergine, Main, Starter

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