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A large baking dish filled with layers of eggplant slices, marinara sauce, cheese, and herbs

Expert-Approved Italian Eggplant Parmesan

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Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • baking dish, baking sheet, skillet, cutting board, knife, saucepan, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggplants, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Slice the eggplant into thin rounds. Sprinkle generously with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Put the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow dishes. Dip each eggplant slice into the flour, then the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the eggplant slices in an even layer on top. Top with more marinara sauce, followed by the mozzarella cheese, parsley, basil, and garlic powder.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is cooked through. Serve warm.