Baked Eggplant Parmesan
A celebration of Italian comfort food that features layers of golden crispy eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Dredge each slice in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the eggplant slices in olive oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
- Layer the baking dish with marinara sauce, fried eggplant, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, repeating the layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a crispier finish, bake the eggplant slices instead of frying. You can also add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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