eCook Meal
Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake
with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil
Enjoy this quick & creamy melanzane bake with an aubergine twist, or parmigiana di melanzane as the Italians call it. Relish the classic Italian flavours of tomato passata, basil & cheese in this ultimate comfort food recipe. Served with a fresh green salad & pumpkin seeds.
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AWESOME Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the Aubergine slices on a baking tray in a single layer. Coat in oil and season. Pop in the hot oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
POPPIN’ PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place a pan over medium heat with the pumpkin seeds. Toast for 3-5 minutes until beginning to pop and turn brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
BEAN TOMATO SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the rub, the grated Garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the passata and 100ml of water. Mix until combined and lower the heat slightly. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly reduced. In the final 3-5 minutes, add the rinsed beans.
STUFFED Aubergine
In a bowl, combine the Ricotta, ½ the chopped basil, and seasoning. Dollop a spoonful of the ricotta mix in the center of each roasted Aubergine slice. Fold each aubergine slice over to create a parcel and set aside.
GOLDEN PERFECTION
When the sauce is done, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with the Aubergine parcels, fold-side down. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. In a bowl, dress the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
THAT MOMENT…
Serve up the Ricotta Aubergine and the tomato sauce. Side with the dressed green leaves. Sprinkle over the toasted pumpkin seeds and the remaining basil. Well done, Chef!
AWESOME Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the Aubergine slices on a baking tray in a single layer. Coat in oil and season. Pop in the hot oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
POPPIN’ PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place a pan over medium heat with the pumpkin seeds. Toast for 3-5 minutes until beginning to pop and turn brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
BEAN TOMATO SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the rub, the grated Garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the passata and 200ml of water. Mix until combined and lower the heat slightly. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until slightly reduced. In the final 3-5 minutes, add the rinsed beans.
STUFFED Aubergine
In a bowl, combine the Ricotta, ½ the chopped basil, and seasoning. Dollop a spoonful of the ricotta mix in the center of each roasted Aubergine slice. Fold each aubergine slice over to create a parcel and set aside.
GOLDEN PERFECTION
When the sauce is done, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with the Aubergine parcels, fold-side down. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. In a bowl, dress the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
THAT MOMENT…
Serve up the Ricotta Aubergine and the tomato sauce. Side with the dressed green leaves. Sprinkle over the toasted pumpkin seeds and the remaining basil. Well done, Chef!
AWESOME Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the Aubergine slices on a baking tray in a single layer. Coat in oil and season. Pop in the hot oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
POPPIN’ PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place a pan over medium heat with the pumpkin seeds. Toast for 3-5 minutes until beginning to pop and turn brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
BEAN TOMATO SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 5-6 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the rub, the grated Garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the passata and 300ml of water. Mix until combined and lower the heat slightly. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until slightly reduced. In the final 3-5 minutes, add the rinsed beans.
STUFFED Aubergine
In a bowl, combine the Ricotta, ½ the chopped basil, and seasoning. Dollop a spoonful of the ricotta mix in the center of each roasted Aubergine slice. Fold each aubergine slice over to create a parcel and set aside.
GOLDEN PERFECTION
When the sauce is done, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with the Aubergine parcels, fold-side down. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. In a bowl, dress the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
THAT MOMENT…
Serve up the Ricotta Aubergine and the tomato sauce. Side with the dressed green leaves. Sprinkle over the toasted pumpkin seeds and the remaining basil. Well done, Chef!
AWESOME Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the Aubergine slices on a baking tray in a single layer. Coat in oil and season. Pop in the hot oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
POPPIN’ PUMPKIN SEEDS
Place a pan over medium heat with the pumpkin seeds. Toast for 3-5 minutes until beginning to pop and turn brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
BEAN TOMATO SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced Onion and fry for 5-6 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the rub, the grated Garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the passata and 400ml of water. Mix until combined and lower the heat slightly. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until slightly reduced. In the final 3-5 minutes, add the rinsed beans.
STUFFED Aubergine
In a bowl, combine the Ricotta, ½ the chopped basil, and seasoning. Dollop a spoonful of the ricotta mix in the center of each roasted Aubergine slice. Fold each aubergine slice over to create a parcel and set aside.
GOLDEN PERFECTION
When the sauce is done, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with the Aubergine parcels, fold-side down. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. In a bowl, dress the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of oil and seasoning.
THAT MOMENT…
Serve up the Ricotta Aubergine and the tomato sauce. Side with the dressed green leaves. Sprinkle over the toasted pumpkin seeds and the remaining basil. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R221.93
for 4 servings · R55.48 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Aubergine needs 1 kgPallada Brinjal Avg 400 g 400 g at R16.00 · 2.5× packsR40.00
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Tomato Paste needs 20 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cannellini Beans needs 480 gCannellini Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 1.20× packR34.79
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Fresh Basil needs 15 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 4% of packR2.81
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Ricotta needs 200 gRicotta Cheese Avg 250 g 250 g at R46.75 · 80% of packR37.40
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Tomato Passata
- NOMU Provençal Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake?
The preparation time for Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake?
Aubergine, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, NOMU Provençal Rub, Onion, Pumpkin Seeds, Ricotta, Tomato Passata, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake?
Calories: 529, Carbs: 64 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 26.3 grams, Sugar: 20.7 grams, Salt: 1150 grams
How do I prepare Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake?
GOLDEN PERFECTION: When the sauce is done, season with a sweetener of choice, salt, and pepper. Pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with the aubergine parcels, fold-side down. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. In a bowl, dress the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of oil and seasoning. POPPIN’ PUMPKIN SEEDS: Place a pan over medium heat with the pumpkin seeds. Toast for 3-5 minutes until beginning to pop and turn brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. BEAN TOMATO SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft, shifting occasionally. Add the rub, the grated garlic, and the tomato paste. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. Pour in the passata and 200ml of water. Mix until combined and lower the heat slightly. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until slightly reduced. In the final 3-5 minutes, add the rinsed beans. AWESOME AUBERGINE: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Place the aubergine slices on a baking tray in a single layer. Coat in oil and season. Pop in the hot oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. STUFFED AUBERGINE: In a bowl, combine the ricotta, ½ the chopped basil, and seasoning. Dollop a spoonful of the ricotta mix in the center of each roasted aubergine slice. Fold each aubergine slice over to create a parcel and set aside. THAT MOMENT…: Serve up the ricotta aubergine and the tomato sauce. Side with the dressed green leaves. Sprinkle over the toasted pumpkin seeds and the remaining basil. Well done, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake?
Aubergine, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, NOMU Provençal Rub, Onion, Pumpkin Seeds, Ricotta, Tomato Passata, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake have?
529 calories
How much fat content does Ricotta-stuffed Aubergine Bake have?
grams