Ina Garten Eggplant Gratin Recipe
I first found this Ina Garten Eggplant Gratin Recipe while watching her show. The golden top looked so good. I tried it once, and now it’s a regular family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants sliced thin
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tomatoes diced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brush eggplant slices with olive oil.
- Roast eggplants for 15 minutes.
- Heat skillet with olive oil.
- Add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes and herbs.
- Cook for 10 minutes on low.
- Layer eggplant in a baking dish.
- Spread tomato mix on top.
- Add cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Repeat the layers again.
- Finish with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm eggplants.
- Don’t skip pre-roasting the slices.
- Add chili flakes for spice.
- Try smoked cheese for a twist.
- Let it cool before slicing.