Jul 13 2026
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Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Served with capellini pasta and fresh asparagus. With chili marmalade, Spezia mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Capellini Pasta

Fresh Asparagus

Chili Marmalade

Spezia Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Vegetables

Method

Eggplant Parmigiana

  1. 1

    Prepare Eggplant

    Slice the eggplants into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Fry Eggplant

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Layer Ingredients

    In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil leaves. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Capellini Pasta

  1. 5

    Cook Pasta

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.

Fresh Asparagus

  1. 6

    Prepare Asparagus

    Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss with olive oil and salt.

  2. 7

    Sauté Asparagus

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

Spezia Mashed Potatoes

  1. 8

    Cook Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 9

    Mash Potatoes

    Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, black pepper, and Spezia seasoning. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Roasted Vegetables

  1. 10

    Prepare Vegetables

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 11

    Roast Vegetables

    Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.

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