Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsBarcelona Restaurant-Wine BarEggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Egg-batter fried eggplant topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce, served with linguini

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Ingredients

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Eggplant Preparation

Toppings

Pasta

Method

Eggplant Frying

  1. 1

    Prepare the Eggplant

    Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Batter the Eggplant

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dip each eggplant slice first in flour, then in eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Fry the Eggplant

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels.

Assemble and Bake

  1. 4

    Layer the Dish

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce, followed by a layer of fried eggplant, and top with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.

  2. 5

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the assembled dish for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Cook the Pasta

  1. 6

    Cook the Linguini

    While the eggplant is baking, cook the linguini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a bit of olive oil.

Serve

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the baked eggplant parmigiana over a bed of linguini, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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