Baked eggplant parmesan
- Time1 hr
- Serves6
- CuisineItalian
- DietVegetarian
- Per servingAbout 480 cal, 22g protein
Good for meal prep: this reheats well, so cook a double batch and you've got tomorrow's dinner too.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 oz parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
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Method
- Heat oven to 425°F. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, dip in beaten egg, then in panko mixed with half the parmesan.
- Bake on oiled sheet pans 20 minutes, turning once, until golden.
- Layer the eggplant with marinara and mozzarella in a baking dish, finishing with sauce, cheese and the rest of the parmesan. Bake 20 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes and serve with spaghetti and torn basil.
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