Eggplant Classic Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Eggplant

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the slices and let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.

2. 2

   Sauté Garlic

   In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cook Eggplant

   Rinse the salt off the eggplant slices and pat them dry. Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet and add the eggplant slices. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

4. 4

   Layer Ingredients

   In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce, followed by a layer of eggplant, sautéed garlic, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese on top.

5. 5

   Bake

   Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.