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Eggplant Parmesan With Easy Homemade Sauce

Eggplant Parmesan With Easy Homemade Sauce

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Breadcrumb mixture

    • ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • Eggplant preparation

    • 🍆 1 eggplant - trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
    • ½ cup olive oil

  • Tomato sauce

    • 🍅 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • 1 ½ (6 ounce) cans water
    • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 🧂 Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Toppings

    • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
    • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease an 8x14-inch baking dish.

2

Mix seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in a shallow bowl. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Lay slices onto a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) until browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Remove eggplant and reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

3

Whisk tomato paste and water in a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir in basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.

4

Place eggplant slices into the prepared baking dish, overlapping them. Spoon tomato sauce over eggplant and top with mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

5

Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes to give the cheese a golden color. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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389

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 14
    Carbs
  • 31
    Fats

💡 Use fresh mozzarella for better flavor and texture.Pair with a side salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.Broiling for an additional 1-2 minutes will enhance the cheese's golden-brown appearance.Consider salting the eggplant slices prior to baking to remove excess bitterness.