QUICK & EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN IN THE MICROWAVE

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This is my grandmother's recipe, I'm not sure where she got it. It only takes about 14 minutes in the microwave for a quick dinner. If you want meat you can add it to your sauce.

Provided by Chefcheryl

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium eggplant
1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chunky low-sodium tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant; cut into 1/8" slices. In bowl combine tomato paste, water and tomatoes. Mix well. Add oregano and basil, Spread sauce on bottom of 2-Qt casserole. Layer half of eggplant, more sauce, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Finish by sprinkling Paremsan cheese on top. Cover casserole.
  • Place in microwave and cook on High 14 minutes, turning dish once after 7 minute if your microwave does not rotate. Make sure cheese has melted.
  • Serves 4.
  • To Freeze: Label casserole and freeze up to 2 months.
  • To Thaw: Thaw and place in microwave on High for 7 minutes.

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