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Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana prepared dish

Eggplant parmigiana is a classic italian dish featuring layers of breaded and fried eggplant, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese. This comforting casserole is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with a fresh salad for a complete meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, basil, parmesan cheese, salt.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup basil (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 medium eggplant (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom, followed by a layer of fried eggplant slices.
  5. Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese and some chopped basil over the eggplant, then repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with marinara sauce and a generous topping of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the dish for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let the Eggplant Parmigiana cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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