Eggplant Parmigiana: Easy Comfort Food for Every Home Chef
A delicious and easy recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana that is perfect for any home chef looking for comfort food.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and lightly fry the eggplant slices until golden brown.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, eggplant slices, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with oregano and black pepper on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil in between layers.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg