Description
Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish with layers of breaded eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted cheese. It is baked until bubbly and golden. Serve it as a main course or a hearty side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper.
- Dip each slice in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Layer eggplant, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, use panko breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute marinara with your favorite pasta sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg