Classic Eggplant Parmesan: The Best Comfort Food Made Easy
A delicious and easy recipe for classic eggplant parmesan, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
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 the eggplant slices and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- In a baking dish, layer some marinara sauce, a layer of fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil on top before serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Classic Eggplant Parmesan, Comfort Food, Vegetarian