How To Make Fried Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
We can never thank the Italian people enough for inventing pizza and pasta. And you can enjoy these anytime with these easy-to-follow Italian recipes, while you take a sip of your wine! Bon Apetit!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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Dip each eggplant slice into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Spread marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange half of the fried eggplant slices in a single layer on top.
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Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped basil. Repeat with another layer of eggplant, sauce, mozzarella, and basil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 113mg
- Sodium : 950mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 29g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 21g
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