A timeless classic of Italian cuisine: Parmigiana di Melanzane. The recipe is from Fontana and has been adapted by us for practical use in the (pizza) oven.
Ingredients (for 8 portions)
- 600 g aubergines
- 600 g tomato sauce
- 250 g mozzarella
- 80 g grated Parmesan
- Fine salt to taste
- Coarse salt to taste
- Basil to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Preparation
Prepare the aubergines
- Slice the aubergines thinly.
- Sprinkle with coarse salt and let the expelled liquid drain into a perforated container or sieve.
- Grill the aubergine slices on both sides.
Layering and forming the bake
- Brush an ovenproof dish with a little olive oil.
- Arrange a layer of aubergines and top with tomato sauce, mozzarella slices, grated Parmesan and basil.
- Repeat until there are about 5 layers.
Baking
Oven temperature: 180 °C
Baking time: about 25 minutes
The Parmigiana di Melanzane is now ready to serve.
Tips for the pizza oven
- The aubergine slices can be roasted on both sides in a wood-fired or gas pizza oven on a grill or cast-iron grate.
- For ovens with strong top heat, cover the dish briefly if necessary so the cheese does not brown too quickly.
- Ovenproof dishes made of metal, enamel or cast iron distribute heat evenly.
Source
Original recipe taken from Parmigiana - Fontana Forni



