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

Want to impress your guests with a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish? Look no further than this recipe for Easy Eggplant Parmesan. This classic comfort food dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is a great way to introduce yourself to the world of Italian cuisine.

One of the best things about this Easy Eggplant Parmesan recipe is that it requires very few ingredient...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups plain bread crumbs
  • 2 cups tomato sauce, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Place sliced eggplant in a colander and sprinkle salt over eggplant and let stand 10 minutes; rinse salt and pat dry. Dip eggplant in egg then in bread crumbs. Place a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake until tender, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
  • Add 1 cup tomato sauce to 9x13 baking dish, half of the eggplant, mozzarella and parmesan cheese; repeat layering process finishing with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition

    598 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 3536mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 1108mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1246mg