How to Make Baked Eggplant Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish to add to your dinner rotation? Look no further than this Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe. This classic Italian dish features layers of tender eggplant, gooey melted cheese, and savory marinara sauce, all baked to perfection. Whether you're a longtime fan of eggplant parmesan or new to the dish, you'll love this simple and satisfying recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
  • 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar garlic-and-tomato pasta sauce
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides; arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of pasta sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 2428mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 756mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 967mg