This comforting, cheesy dish layers breaded eggplant with marinara and mozzarella for a satisfying meal. It's a vegetarian classic that's both delicious and filling.
Ready in 80 minutes · serves 4 · 400 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.
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Ingredients
1 largeeggplant
1 cupbread crumbs
2 cupsmarinara sauce
2 cupsmozzarella cheese
1/2 cupparmesan cheese
1 largeegg
1/4 cupolive oil
1 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonpepper
Instructions
01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the eggplant and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
02
Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Arrange on a greased baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 minutes until golden.
03
In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, eggplant, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers and bake for another 30 minutes until bubbly.
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