Eggplant Parmigiana: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Crave
Eggplant Parmigiana is a deliciously comforting dish that everyone will love. It’s layers of tender eggplant, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 cup flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- In a baking dish, layer eggplant slices, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Top with any remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a healthier version, consider baking the breaded eggplant instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Eggplant Parmigiana, comfort food, Italian cuisine