Eggplant Parmesan Appetizer Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

farm raised fairytale eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, aged parmesan

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Prepare Eggplant
Slice the fairytale eggplant into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
3
Sauté Eggplant
Rinse the eggplant slices with cold water and pat dry. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant slices and sauté until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4
Layer Ingredients
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce. Add a layer of sautéed eggplant, followed by a layer of fresh mozzarella and a sprinkle of grated parmesan. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and parmesan on top.
5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
6
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.