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Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Bursting with fresh herbs and garden vegetables, this healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is the perfect summer weeknight dinner.Yield: 1 (8x8) baking dish

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • olive oil (for frying)
  • 3 c tomato sauce (see below)
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 c Parmesan cheese, fresh grated

Instructions

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  1. Slice the eggplants ¼ - ½ inch thick. Sprinkle the slices with the salt and let stand in a colander for 1 hour to drain some liquid.
  2. When you are ready to cook the eggplant, heat about ½ inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Pat the eggplant slices dry to remove any excess moisture. Add the slices, a few at a time, to the hot oil. Fry on both sides until lightly golden
  4. Remove the slices from the oil and drain on paper towels. Continue until all the slices have been fried, reducing the heat (and adding oil) as necessary.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400F.
  6. In an 8x8 baking dish, start with a layer of sauce, then layer some eggplant slices, followed by a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. Continue the layers until all the ingredients have been used or the dish is full, ending with sauce.
  7. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over top.
  8. Bake the dish at 400F for 25-30 minutes, until nice and bubbly
  9. Remove the eggplant Parmesan from the oven and let the dish rest for 10 - 15 minutes for the juices to absorb before serving.

Notes

  • We updated this recipe from 2013 in September 2017 to make the Eggplant Parmesan more authentic. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 42.5g (14%) Protein 14.6g (29%) Fat 7.1g (11%) Saturated Fat 3.3g (17%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 1286mg (54%) Fiber 10.5g (42%) Sugar 17.3g (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 42.5g 14%
Protein 14.6g 29%
Fat 7.1g 11%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 17%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 1286mg 54%
Fiber 10.5g 42%
Sugar 17.3g 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.