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Description
A classic Italian dish featuring layers of breaded eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice eggplants into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Sprinkle salt on both sides and let sit for 15 minutes to remove bitterness.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Beat eggs in a shallow bowl.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and basil in another bowl.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Layer eggplant, marinara sauce, and mozzarella in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use fresh eggplant for best texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg