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Eggplants Stuffed With Mozzarella Recipe
by Evelyn Scott

Eggplants Stuffed With Mozzarella

Melanzane Farcite Alla Mozzarella

Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 4 votes
Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 4 small eggplants, halved lengthways
  • 7 oz mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 2 salted anchovies,
  • 4 fl oz tomato passata
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh basil sprigs, to garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Remove the anchovy heads, and clean and fillet the anchovies. Afterwards, soak in cold water for 10 minutes and drain.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F
  3. Brush an ovenproof dish with olive oil.
  4. Scoop out the eggplant flesh with a small sharp knife leaving the 'shells' intact.
  5. Dice the flesh, place in a bowl and add the mozzarella and anchovies.
  6. Mix well, season with salt and pepper and stir in the olive oil.
  7. Spoon the mixture into the eggplant shells and top each with
  8. 1 tablespoon of the tomato sauce.
  9. Place in the prepared dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a warm serving dish.
  11. This dish may be garnished with fresh basil sprigs if you like.