BA’s Best Eggplant Parmesan: Indulgent Comfort Food at Home
A rich and flavorful eggplant parmesan that serves as the ultimate comfort food, perfect for home cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt; let them sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each slice of eggplant, then fry in olive oil until golden brown.
- Layer marinara sauce, fried eggplant, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.
- Garnish with fresh basil for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg