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Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Inspired by Bad Nonna's Pasta
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Spaghetti topped with marinara, breaded and baked eggplant

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare Eggplant

Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds. Sprinkle salt on both sides and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

2

Bread the Eggplant

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.

3

Bake the Eggplant

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the breaded eggplant slices on a baking sheet and brush or spray with olive oil. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.

4

Cook Spaghetti

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5

Assemble

Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Layer half of the baked eggplant, followed by half of the remaining marinara sauce, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan. Repeat layers.

6

Bake the Dish

Bake the assembled dish in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

7

Serve

Serve the eggplant parmesan over a bed of spaghetti, garnished with fresh basil and black pepper to taste.

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