Ingredients
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2 eggplant, peeled and cut into ½-inch slices
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1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
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1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 (28 ounce) jar garlic-and-tomato pasta sauce
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed
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½ teaspoon dried basil
Directions
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Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
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Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
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Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides; arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
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Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of pasta sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Cook’s Note
Fresh basil leaves added in one of the layers will add a lot of fresh flavor. You can also add fresh garlic and fresh basil to the sauce if you like. I like to add 2 to 4 cloves of fresh garlic and 5 to 10 leaves of freshly harvested basil.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt and breading used on the eggplant. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
474 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
44g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 474 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 53% |
Cholesterol 119mg | 40% |
Sodium 2428mg | 106% |
Total Carbohydrate 44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Protein 30g | 59% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Calcium 756mg | 58% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 967mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.