The Flight Deck Lounge's Eggplant Pizza Recipe

Eggplant Pizza

Eggplant Pizza

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Ingredients:

2 eggplants (sliced in ¾ inch thick pieces)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
1 cup spinach
4 oz cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 loaf ciabatta cut in half horizontally (Optional)

Marinara sauce

3 tbsp olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 can (14.5oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Lay eggplant slices flat on paper towel and generously salt both sides to draw out water. Let eggplant sit for 30 minutes, then blot dry with a paper towel.

Brush eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Roast for 20-25 minutes, ensure not to overcook. You do not want mushy, shapeless eggplant!

Make the sauce: Heat oil over medium in pan. Sauté garlic and onion until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt. Simmer about 10 minutes.

In medium bowl, mix all cheeses together.

Remove eggplant from oven and top with desired amount of sauce. Sprinkle sauce with fresh basil, spinach and cherry tomatoes and top with cheese. Return eggplant to oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly.

For added crunch, toast ciabatta bread and place eggplant on top to enjoy like an open faced sandwich.