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Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish featuring layers of breaded and baked eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, creating a comforting and hearty meal.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheets
  • shallow dishes
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a breadcrumb mixture. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake breaded eggplant slices for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant, half of the marinara, and half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
  5. Bake assembled dish for an additional 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 15gSodium: 800mg

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