French Tian D' Aubergines - Gratin of Aubergines/Eg

Name: French Tian D' Aubergines - Gratin of Aubergines/Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large aubergines, sliced, salted, rinsed & dried well; 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes; 2 large fresh tomatoes, sliced into rings; 1 (500 g) jar passata; 2 -4 peeled & finely chopped garlic cloves, to taste; 50 g of grana padano grated Italian cheese or 50 g parmesan cheese; 1 (400 g) container cottage cheese, strained; 3 eggs, beaten; 250 ml creme fraiche or 250 ml sour cream; fresh basil leaf, & flowers if available; salt & freshly ground black pepper; olive oil (to cook the aubergines, about 250 mls)

Servings: persons

2 large aubergines, sliced, salted, rinsed & dried well
2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
2 large fresh tomatoes, sliced into rings
1 (500 g) jar passata
2 -4 peeled & finely chopped garlic cloves, to taste
50 g of grana padano grated Italian cheese or 50 g parmesan cheese
1 (400 g) container cottage cheese, strained
3 eggs, beaten
250 ml creme fraiche or 250 ml sour cream
fresh basil leaf, & flowers if available
salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil (to cook the aubergines, about 250 mls)

1
Preheat the oven to 450 F/230 C or Gas Mark 8.
2
Lightly grease the Tian or an oven proof dish with olive oil.
3
Cook the aubergine slices in hot olive oil, turning as necessary until they are golden brown on both sides & well cooked through.
4
Drain them well on absorbent paper & allow to cool before assembling the Tian.
5
Cheese Custard: Beat together the cottage cheese, grated Italian cheese, eggs & creme fraiche.
6
Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
7
Mix the tinned tomatoes with the passata & add the grated or finely chopped garlic.
8
Now you can start to assemble the Tian start with a little of the tomato sauce & then some aubergine slices; tear the basil leaves into small pieces & scatter over with basil flowers if available.
9
Keep layering the dish with the tomato sauce & aubergines & fresh basil until all the ingredients have been used.
10
Pour over the cheese custard & decorate with the freshly sliced tomatoes.
11
Bake in the oven for 35 45 minutes until golden brown & bubbling.
12
Allow to cool & serve in slices.
13
Delicious with fresh green salad leaves & crusty bread.

475

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large aubergines, sliced, salted, rinsed & dried well, 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes, 2 large fresh tomatoes, sliced into rings, 1 (500 g) jar passata, and more.

Yes, French Tian D' Aubergines - Gratin of Aubergines/Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Tian D' Aubergines - Gratin of Aubergines/Eggplant

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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