SEASONED NOVELLA EGGPLANT
Italian Aubergines Processed from Fresh, Seasoned to Enhance Their Flavour and Texture
Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips are made from exclusively Italian aubergines, processed directly from fresh and prepared with Mediterranean herbs and seasonings.
Finely cut and carefully seasoned to achieve a balanced flavour, they are preserved in sunflower oil and are one of the most versatile specialties in the Novella range.
✓ Exclusively Italian aubergines
✓ Processed directly from fresh
✓ Finely cut into strips
✓ Seasoned with Mediterranean herbs
✓ Preserved in sunflower oil
PROCESSED FROM FRESH
A process that starts with the fresh raw material
For Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips, the process begins with fresh aubergines.
The fresh raw material is carefully prepared to obtain the characteristic thin strips and then seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices.
A simple preparation in which the natural character of the aubergine remains at the heart of the product.
THE FLAVOUR
Mediterranean taste and exceptional versatility
Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips have a balanced Mediterranean flavour that makes them suitable for a wide variety of dishes.
They are ideal as an antipasto or side dish, but can also be used as an ingredient for bruschetta, sandwiches, focaccias, pizzas and pasta dishes.
✔ Ideal for antipasti
✔ Perfect for bruschetta and focaccia
✔ Excellent for aperitifs and sharing platters
✔ Delicious as a side dish
HOW TO ENJOY THEM
🍞 On warm, crusty bread
🧀 Paired with burrata and fresh cheeses
🥪 In sandwiches and focaccias
🍝 To enrich pasta dishes
🍕 On pizza and white focaccia
🍽️ As an antipasto or side dish
RECIPES
Mediterranean Bruschetta
A simple pasta dish packed with flavour.
Gently sauté the Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips with a drizzle of olive oil, add the freshly drained pasta and toss with Parmesan and fresh basil until creamy and fragrant.
Perfect for a quick Mediterranean-inspired lunch.
⏱ Ready in 10 minutes.
Aperitivo Platter
Crunchy, fresh, and ready in just a few minutes.
Toast a few slices of rustic bread, add a generous layer of Seasoned Eggplants alla Novella, and finish with creamy stracciatella and fresh basil.
Perfect for aperitifs, appetizers, or Mediterranean-style summer dinners.
⏱ Ready in 5 minutes.
Creamy Eggplant Pasta
A simple pasta dish packed with flavour.
Gently sauté the Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips with a drizzle of olive oil, add the freshly drained pasta and toss with Parmesan and fresh basil until creamy and fragrant.
Perfect for a quick Mediterranean-inspired lunch.
⏱ Ready in 10 minutes.
Aperitivo Platter
Serve the Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips with Italian cured meats, olives and aged cheeses.
Perfect for a rustic yet elegant Italian aperitivo.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SEASONED AUBERGINES
Are Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips Italian?
Yes. For this specialty, Novella uses exclusively Italian aubergines.
Are the aubergines processed from fresh?
Yes. Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips are processed directly from fresh.
How are they prepared?
The aubergines are finely cut into strips and seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices to create the distinctive flavour of this specialty.
What oil are they preserved in?
Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips are preserved in sunflower oil.
How can they be used?
They can be served as an antipasto or side dish, or used to prepare bruschetta, sandwiches, focaccias, pizzas and pasta dishes.
OUR CHOICE TO PROCESS FROM FRESH
For some Novella specialties, production begins directly with the fresh raw material.
Novella Seasoned Aubergine Strips are among these products and represent another example of the close relationship between raw material, processing and seasonality that characterises part of Novella's production.
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