Eggplant Parmesan recipe

Eggplant Parmesan

by Saramin (@678sarin)
Prep Time
45min
Cook Time
35min
Total Time
1hr 20min

A classic Italian dish featuring layers of fried eggplant, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.Make your favorite recipe easily at home, click here

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)

Main Ingredients

  • 2piece
    large eggplants
  • 1cup
    breadcrumbs
  • 1cup
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2piece
    eggs
  • 2cups
    marinara sauce
  • 2cups
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

How to make Eggplant Parmesan

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Place the sliced eggplants in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

Coating and Frying

  1. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs. In another shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

  2. Dip each eggplant slice into the beaten eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown on both sides. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Assembly and Baking

  1. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Arrange a layer of fried eggplant slices on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

  2. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serving

  1. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Eggplant Parmesan!

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a healthier version, you can bake the eggplant slices instead of frying them.

  2. Letting the eggplants sit with salt helps to remove bitterness and excess moisture.

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Recipe by

Saramin

(@678sarin)

My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...