The skillet eggplant parmesan is a quick and practical alternative to the traditional baked parmesan, perfect for those who want to enjoy a flavorful dish without having to turn on the oven. Layers of soft eggplant alternate with a fragrant tomato sauce and melted slices of mozzarella, creating an irresistible combination of textures and Mediterranean aromas. Cooking in a skillet allows for a creamy and delicious parmesan, while keeping all the authentic flavors of this classic Italian recipe intact.
If you love eggplant recipes, try the stuffed eggplant roll, the rice stuffed eggplants, , the marinated eggplants or the cheesy eggplant pie.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for preparing the skillet parmesan
- 2 black oval eggplants
- Half stalk of celery
- Half onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 3/4 cups tomato passata
- to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8.8 oz mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- to taste basil
Tools
- Skillet
- Griddle
Preparation
Prepare the tomato sauce by chopping celery, carrot, and onion. Place the chopped vegetables in a skillet with a drizzle of oil. Add the passata, salt, and basil, and cook for about 30 minutes over low heat, covered.
Meanwhile, wash and cut the eggplants into slices which you grill to make a lighter parmesan.
Once the ingredients are ready, prepare a non-stick skillet, make a layer with some sauce, place the grilled eggplant slices on top, half of the mozzarella, and season. Repeat these layers. Finish with parmesan and a drizzle of oil.
Cover with a lid and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Remove the lid and serve the skillet parmesan hot, although it is actually delicious even when cold.
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Storage and Variations
Store the parmesan in the fridge for a couple of days
VARIATIONS
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan with Smoked Provola: The provola provides a more distinct flavor and an irresistible stringy texture.
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan with Pesto: Add some basil or arugula pesto for a fresh and enveloping aroma.
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Cherry Tomatoes: Use cherry tomatoes instead of the sauce for a lighter and fresher version.
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan with Ricotta: The ricotta creates a creamy and delicate filling.
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan with Olives and Capers: A Mediterranean touch that intensifies the flavor of the dish.
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan with Buffalo Mozzarella: Replacing the regular mozzarella with buffalo mozzarella results in a more intense and creamy flavor.
