Baked eggplant stuffed with tasty meat

Ingredients (4 servings)
2 large aubergines

300 g minced meat (beef, mixed or turkey)

1 small onion

1 clove of garlic

200 g tomato puree

50 g grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese

80–100 g provola, scamorza or mozzarella, well drained

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Oregano

Salt and pepper

Parsley or basil to finish

Method
1) Prepare the aubergines
Wash the aubergines and cut them in half lengthwise.

Cut the pulp into squares without piercing the peel.

Brush with a little oil, salt and pepper.

Bake at 190°C for 25–30 minutes, until the flesh is soft. Alternatively, you can cook them in the microwave for 8–10 minutes to speed up the process.

2) Prepare the meat filling
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.

Add chopped onion + garlic, let it wilt.

Add the minced meat and brown well.

Add the coarsely chopped aubergine pulp (remove it after cooking).

Pour in the tomato puree, salt, pepper and oregano.

Cook for 10–12 minutes, until the filling is thick and flavorful.

Turn off the heat and add half of the Parmesan cheese.

3) Fill and bake
Fill the eggplant boats with the filling.

Add the diced or sliced ​​provola cheese.

Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 200°C for 15–20 min, until gratinated.

4) Serve
Add a drizzle of raw oil.

Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Excellent hot or warm!

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