~ EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN ~

~ Easy Eggplant Parmesan ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 - 15 oz can, crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt, divided
6 - 8 basil leaves, torn into pieces
2 small eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 c parmesan cheese
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese - sliced into 1/8 - 1/4 inch slices

Steps:

1. On a sheet pan, line with foil. Brush foil with 2 teaspoons olive oil. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add the garlic and oregano. cook just until garlic is tender. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes and add the basil. Remove from heat. Take your eggplant slices and arrange them on the prepared sheet pan and using a pastry brush, brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle each with remaining salt and pepper. Broil for 8 minutes about 4 - 6 inches from heating element until browned Turn eggplant to other side, brush with oil, broil another 6 - 7 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle each slice with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of sauce and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Broil another 3 - 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and somewhat browning. Serve immediately.