EGGPLANT PARMESAN BAKED QUICK AND EASY

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Tender layers of crispy breaded eggplant nestled in a rich tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and seasoned with fresh oregano leaves. This is a simple quick and easy recipe for making this classic Italian dish that is sure to satisfy. It can be served as a main meal or placed on bread to make a classic parmigiana sandwich.

Provided by mkef35

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium eggplants
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove
1 small red onion
2 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves (to garnish)
1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling on top
olive oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant into 1 inch thick rounds, place in a shallow bowl, salt on both sides and set aside.
  • In a saucepan add 2 tablespoons olive oil ,chopped garlic and chopped onion and cook until onion is clear.
  • add 2 cups tomato puree and 1 tsp oregano leaves.
  • add salt and pepper to taste, stir, reduce heat and let simmer,.
  • rinse eggplant and pat dry.
  • dip eggplant in flour, dip in lightly beaten egg,then dip in breadcrumbs.
  • add oil to skillet and fry eggplant till golden brown on each side.
  • take 1/2 of the fried eggplant rounds and set in a baking pan or casserole dish.
  • add sauce onto each round.
  • add some shredded mozzarella to each one.
  • add another eggplant round.
  • add sauce and mozzarella to each one,.
  • top each one generously with grated parmesan.
  • garnish each with a few oregano leaves.
  • drizzle with oil , and bake in oven at 375 till cheese is melted and starting to become golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 708.7, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 17.3

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