Parmigiana Savory Pie

The parmigiana savory pie is a tasty variant of the better-known eggplant parmigiana. This dish combines traditional Italian flavors in a different and original form. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of brisée pastry or puff pastry
• 2 medium eggplants
• 250 g of tomato sauce
• 200 g of mozzarella (or fiordilatte)
• 100 g of grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Cut the eggplants into slices about half a centimetre thick and grill them on a griddle or non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil until they are golden brown on both sides. Season them lightly with salt.
3. Roll out the brisée pastry in a baking dish, possibly with the baking paper that comes with it, poking holes in the bottom with a fork.
4. Spread a first spoonful of tomato sauce over the bottom of the brisée pastry.
5. Create a first layer with the grilled eggplant slices, then add some tomato sauce, cubes of mozzarella, and sprinkle with a generous handful of parmesan and torn basil leaves.
6. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a sprinkling of parmesan and a few basil leaves for decoration.
7. Bake the parmigiana savory pie for about 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the mozzarella is well melted.
8. Let the savory pie cool down before cutting into squares or portions as desired.

Curiosity

Eggplant parmigiana is one of the most representative dishes of Italian cuisine, especially of the southern regions. Its “pie” variant is great for outdoor lunches, picnics, or as the main course in a buffet. Moreover, you can add layers of cooked ham or sliced boiled eggs to your parmigiana to make it even richer and tastier.