# Baked Aubergine with Tomato & Mozzarella

Roasted aubergine topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella — a lighter parmigiana.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/baked-aubergine-tomato-mozzarella
- Meal: Dinner
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Steady energy, Heart health, Bone health
- Eating styles: Vegetarian, Gluten-free

## Why It Fits

Aubergine has a meaty, satisfying texture; this dish uses mozzarella rather than Parmesan and cream, keeping it lighter while still feeling genuinely indulgent.

## Ingredients

- 1 large aubergine, sliced lengthways
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 125g mozzarella, torn
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil, salt, pepper

## Steps

1. Brush aubergine with oil; season; roast at 200°C / 400°F for 20 min.
2. Simmer tomatoes with garlic and oregano 10 min; season.
3. Spoon tomato over aubergine; top with mozzarella.
4. Grill 3 min until cheese bubbles; scatter basil.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.