Eggplant Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
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- 3
Cook Eggplant
Rinse the salted eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels. Add them to the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Layer Ingredients
In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce, followed by a layer of cooked eggplant, and then sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese on top.
- 5
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
