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

Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of eggplant, cheese, and marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a comforting weeknight meal. The eggplant is sliced and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of cheese and herbs, then baked to perfection and smothered in marinara sauce and even more cheese. The result is a hearty and cheesy eggplant dish that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out to 1/4 inch flesh rim
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Roughly chop eggplant centers.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chopped eggplant, onion, garlic, oregano, and black pepper in hot oil until lightly browned. Spoon mixture into hollowed-out eggplants.
  • Sprinkle each stuffed eggplant with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley. Place in a shallow baking dish. Cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is fork-tender and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 1001mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 350mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1075mg