Pan-fried aubergine "a funghetto" with tomato & melted mozzarella
Pan-fried aubergine "a funghetto" with tomato & melted mozzarella is ready in 25 minutes (18 hands-on) and has 581 kcal and 24 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.88. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 25 min
- Hands-on
- 18 min
- Calories
- 581 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.88
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Eggplant600 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)300 g
- Mozzarella200 g
- Olive oil40 g
- Fresh basil10 g
- Garlic (optional)6 g
Method
Cut the aubergine into 1.5 cm cubes (the "little mushrooms"). Salt them lightly and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry. Dice the mozzarella and drain it on kitchen paper.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the aubergine (and the garlic, if using) and fry for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until golden and soft.
Add the tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon, and cook for 6 minutes until the sauce is thick and the aubergine is creamy.
Scatter the mozzarella on top, cover and leave for 2 minutes off the heat until it softens and melts.
Tear the basil over the pan and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 581 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Sugars | 18 g |
| Fat | 43 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
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