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Eggplant Parmigiana

Recipe Information

Description:
Eggplant Parmigiana is a delicious Italian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 50 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 50 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Eggplant
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

  • 2 cups tomato sauce

  • 1 small eggplant, sliced

  • 1/4 cup flour

  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/8 cup water

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F and prepare a non-stick surface on a baking sheet.

  • Whisk the egg and measured amount of water in a bowl.

  • Coat the sliced eggplant with flour and dip each slice in the egg-water mixture followed by the bread crumbs. Arrange the slices evenly on the baking sheet.

  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until brown.

  • When the eggplant has cooked, layer a deep baking dish from bottom to top with about 1/2 the amount of tomato sauce at the bottom, eggplant slices next, and then mozzarella.

  • Repeat the layers and add a final layer of Parmesan cheese on top.

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 454 cal

  • Total fat: 16g

  • Saturated fat: 8g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 88mg

  • Sodium: 1,000mg

  • Carbohydrate: 53g

  • Fiber: 6g

  • Protein: 25g