Eggplant Parmesan: Easy Homemade Delight for Comfort Food Lovers
Discover the joy of making Eggplant Parmesan, a classic comfort food that’s easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants into ½ inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- In a baking dish, layer fried eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil between the layers.
- Serve with a side of spaghetti for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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