Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Pat the eggplant slices dry, then dip each slice in olive oil, followed by a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the breaded eggplant slices on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- In a baking dish, layer the baked eggplant slices with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Bake in the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil between the layers.
- This dish can be made a day in advance and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg