Classic Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Name: Classic Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplant, 3 medium, cut into 1/3” thick rounds; 2 tsp fine sea salt, divided; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; Extra light olive oil, or vegetable oil for frying; 32 oz good quality marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade; 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, whole milk, or low moisture part-skim; fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Prep 30m

Cook 35m

Total 1h 5m

This classic eggplant parmesan recipe features thick slices of eggplant dipped in a savory mixture of seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and eggs, then fried to perfection. Layered with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this dish is a comforting and indulgent classic. Don't forget the fresh basil garnish!

Eggplant Parmesan

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

2 lbs eggplant, 3 medium, cut into 1/3” thick rounds

2 tsp fine sea salt, divided

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Extra light olive oil, or vegetable oil for frying

32 oz good quality marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade

16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese, whole milk, or low moisture part-skim

fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Nutrition Facts

Calories

894kcal

44%
Fat

45g

2%
Saturated Fat

16g

0%
Carbohydrates

80g

4%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

11g

0%
Protein

48g

2%
Cholesterol

123mg

6%
Sodium

2,238mg

111%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Classic Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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