Aubergine parmigiana

Ingredients

• 2 Aubergines
• Cooking oil spray
• 1 Garlic clove
• 350g jar Low-fat tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 2 tbsp Fresh white breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Vegetarian hard Italian cheese
• Fresh basil leaves

Method

1. 1Preheat the grill. Put the aubergine slices on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, until softened.
2. 2Preheat the oven to 190C, fan 170C, gas mark 5. Rub the garlic clove around the insides of two individual gratin dishes (or 1 larger one). Spoon half the pasta sauce into the base of the dishes. Arrange the grilled aubergine on top, season, then spoon the rest of the pasta sauce over them.
3. 3Mix together the breadcrumbs and the grated cheese, then sprinkle evenly over the surface of each dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the parmigiana is golden and bubbling. Serve scattered with the fresh basil leaves.