Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Savor the rich and comforting flavors of Eggplant Parmesan, a classic Italian dish featuring layers of crispy, breaded eggplant slices, tangy marinara sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty dinner that will delight any crowd.

Details

Skill Level
Medium
Cook Time
65 min
Servings
4
Serving Size
1 plate (300g)
Est. Calories
1566 per serving
Carbs
119.8g (44%)
Protein
54.9g (110%)
Fats
102.6g (132%)
Daily Diet
2000 cal (78%)

*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the US national average.

Ingredients

Eggplants

eggplant

2 whole

sliced

Salt

salt

1 tsp

Flour

flour

1 cup

Eggs

eggs

3 piece

beaten

Breadcrumbs

breadcrumbs

2 cup

seasoned

Olive Oil

olive oil

0.5 cup

Marinara Sauce

marinara sauce

2 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

mozzarella cheese

2 cup

shredded

Parmesan Cheese

parmesan cheese

0.5 cup

grated

Basil
Optional

basil

¼ cup

chopped

Cooking Steps

1

Step 1

5 min

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Step 2

15 min

Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release moisture, then pat dry.

Ingredients used:

  • 2 wholeeggplant
  • 1 tspsalt
3

Step 3

10 min

Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.

Ingredients used:

  • 2 wholeeggplant
  • 1 cupflour
  • 3 pieceeggs
  • 2 cupbreadcrumbs
4

Step 4

10 min

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry eggplant slices until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Ingredients used:

  • 0.5 cupolive oil
5

Step 5

10 min

Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Layer the fried eggplant, more sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Repeat to make multiple layers.

Ingredients used:

  • 2 cupmarinara sauce
  • 2 cupmozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cupparmesan cheese
6

Step 6

25 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7

Step 7

2 min

Garnish with chopped basil before serving.

Ingredients used:

  • ¼ cupbasil

Dietary Information & Meal Category

DinnerItalianVegetarian

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