Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The eggplant is sliced, breaded, and fried, then layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. It is then baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The eggplant is sliced, breaded, and fried, then layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. It is then baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
  • Carbohydrate 19.9262243299535 g
  • Cholesterol 50.981123252504 mg
  • Fat 13.902215337939 g
  • Fiber 3.35393737751772 g
  • Protein 12.5782939106748 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.623014703777 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (190g)
  • Sodium 749.472314927695 mg
  • Sugar 16.5722869524358 g
  • Trans Fat 0.80967210234642 g
  • Calories 256 calories

Step-by-step

Sprinkle both sides of the eggplant slices with salt. Place slices in a colander, and place a dish underneath the colander to capture liquid that will sweat out of the eggplant. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix in egg and basil. Rinse the eggplant in cold water until all salt is removed. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Place one layer of eggplant in the pan, brown each side. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices, using additional oil if necessary. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, evenly spread 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce. Arrange a single layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce. Top the eggplant with 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering process until all the eggplant and cheese mixture is used. Pour remaining sauce on top of layers, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly.

Eggplant Parmesan is one of those dishes that I always order at Italian restaurants, but I never thought to make it at home. I mean, how hard could it be, right? Turns out, it's not that hard at all! And it's way better than anything you'll get at a restaurant.

The key to a good Eggplant Parmesan is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The eggplant should be ripe but not too soft, and the sauce should be homemade, if possible. I also like to use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, for the best flavor.

Once you have your ingredients, the rest is easy. Just slice the eggplant, bread it, and fry it until it's golden brown. Then, layer it with the sauce, cheese, and basil in a baking dish and bake it until it's bubbly and hot. Serve with a side of crusty bread and a glass of your favorite wine, and enjoy!