02/09/2026
Aubergine parmigiana, or parmigiana di melanzane, is a quintessential comfort dish from Southern Italy, particularly beloved in regions like Campania and Sicily. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with the city of Parma; it is believed to come from the Sicilian word parmiciana, which refers to the slats of a wooden blind, mimicking the layered structure of the dish.
The dish is prepared by thinly slicing aubergines (eggplants), salting them to draw out moisture, and then frying them until golden. These slices are then layered in a baking dish with a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce, mozzarella or provolone cheese, freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino, and fragrant basil leaves. This process is repeated until the dish is full, and it is then baked until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and slightly browned on top. The result is a savory, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that balances the sweetness of the fried eggplant with the acidity of the tomatoes and the saltiness of the cheese - here CINI RESTAURANT we let you try this beauty😋😋
