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Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of crispy fried eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted cheese make this dish an Italian favorite. It's a hearty, comfort food classic perfect for special occasions.
Ready in 75 minutes · serves 6 · 600 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.
75
min total
6
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 2 largeeggplant
- 2 cupsmarinara sauce
- 2 cupsmozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cupparmesan cheese
- 1 cupflour
- 2 wholeeggs
- 1 cupbread crumbs
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 0.5 teaspoonpepper
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
- 01
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 02
Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 03
Dredge each slice in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 04
Fry eggplant slices in olive oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 05
In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, eggplant slices, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers.
- 06
Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
