Eggplant Parmesan: The Best Homemade Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and classic Eggplant Parmesan recipe that is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the salt off and pat the eggplant slices dry.
- Set up a three-bowl system for breading (flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs).
- Dredge each slice of eggplant in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded eggplant in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, eggplant, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese, repeating layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to use homemade marinara sauce for a fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Eggplant Parmesan, easy recipe, Italian dish