Eggplant Parm Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Elif’s Kitchen

Time1h

Serves4

Marinara sauce, eggplant, and ricotta cheese.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

1 medium Eggplant

1 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Ricotta cheese

1 cup Mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/4 teaspoon white, green, and black pepper

1 large Pizza dough

1/2 cup Fresh basil

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Eggplant

Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

Cook the Eggplant

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant slices and sauté until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Roll Out the Dough

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Assemble the Pizza

Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough. Layer the sautéed eggplant, dollops of ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Bake the Pizza

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.