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Baked-Eggplant Parmesan

Servings: 8          Prep Time: 20 minutes          Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
This healthier version of traditional eggplant parm is a favorite of ours. Choose firm, smooth eggplants. We bake rather than fry ours for less mess and less fat.
 

INGREDIENTS

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DIRECTIONS

• 2 egg(s)
• 3/4 cup(s) plain bread crumbs
• 1 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated, divided
• 1/2 tsp sweet basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 large eggplant
• 6 cup(s) tomato sauce (canned)
• 1 1/2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush two baking sheets with oil; set aside. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 Tbsp water.
2. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup parmesan, oregano and basil; season with salt and pepper. Peel and slice eggplants into 1/4 inch rounds. Dip each eggplant slice in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating well; place on baking sheets.
3. Bake until golden brown on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn slices; continue baking until brown on the other side, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove from oven; raise heat to 400 degrees.
4. Spread 2 cups sauce in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Arrange half eggplant in dish; cover with 2 cups sauce, then 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
5. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pasta of your choice.
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Note: You can prepare steps 1 - 4 ahead of time and then just take it out of the fridge and bake it for about 25 minutes.
Suggested Side: Angel hair pasta, crusty French bread and a tossed salad.
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