Eggplant ParmesanEggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan
This quicker, lighter take on the Italian American classic bakes the eggplant instead of frying and is shingled in the baking dish for a more modern presentation.
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Eggplant Parmesan
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time75 Minutes
Ingredients
3 medium size Italian eggplants
2 jars of Carbone Marinara sauce
2 fresh mozzarella balls (4oz) sliced to 1/8”
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
8 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
10 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbs kosher salt
1 cup fresh basil leaves
6 qts canola oil
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions

Arrange 2 oven racks to divide the oven into thirds and heat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place breadcrumbs, eggs and flour in 3 separate, shallow bowls or pie plates. Dip eggplant slices first in flour to coat completely, then eggs and finally breadcrumbs. Place slices in a single layer on the baking sheets. Generously spray eggplant slices with cooking spray to darken and moisten the breadcrumbs, then season with salt. Flip the slices, then spray and salt the other side. Bake 15 minutes; rotate the baking sheets among racks. Bake 15 more minutes or until light golden brown and crispy. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and oregano and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook about 1 minute until darkened in color. Add crushed tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on medium-low until eggplant is ready. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mozzarella for topping. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a slice of eggplant in the baking dish, then sprinkle with a big pinch (scant Tbsp.) of the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella. Repeat layering the eggplant and mozzarella, shingling the eggplant in 3 rows in the baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce evenly over eggplant. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake about 20 minutes on the upper rack until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted and browned in spot. Let cool 5 minutes before sprinkling with basil and serving.

 

15 minutes
Prep Time
75 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

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Makes 6 servings
3 medium size Italian eggplants
Eggplant 1 ct, 1 pound
Eggplant 1 ct, 1 pound, 1 Pound
$1.99 avg/ea$1.99/lb
2 jars of Carbone Marinara sauce
Carbone Marinara Sauce, 24 oz
Carbone Marinara Sauce, 24 oz, 24 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$5.99 was $8.49$0.25/oz
2 fresh mozzarella balls (4oz) sliced to 1/8”
Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz
Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
On Sale!
$2.99 was $5.49$0.37/oz
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Bowl & Basket Grated Parmesan Romano Cheese, 8 oz
Bowl & Basket Grated Parmesan Romano Cheese, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
On Sale!
$2.99 was $3.99$0.37/oz
8 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
Progresso Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 oz
Progresso Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 oz, 15 Ounce
$3.19$0.21/oz
10 eggs
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz, 12 Each
$4.49$0.37 each
3 cups all-purpose flour
Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz
Bowl & Basket Pre-Sifted Bleached Enriched All Purpose Flour, 32 oz, 2 Pound
$2.19$1.10/lb
2 tbs kosher salt
Diamond Crystal Salt Co. Kosher Salt Flakes, 48 oz
Diamond Crystal Salt Co. Kosher Salt Flakes, 48 oz, 3 Pound
On Sale! Limit 4
$5.99 was $6.99$2.00/lb
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Basil, 0.25 oz
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Singles Basil, 0.25 oz, 0.25 Ounce
$1.39$5.56/oz
6 qts canola oil
Bowl & Basket 100% Canola Oil, 48 fl oz
Bowl & Basket 100% Canola Oil, 48 fl oz, 48 Fluid ounce
$5.29$0.11/fl oz
Nonstick cooking spray
Pam Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 8 oz
Pam Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
$5.29$0.66/oz

Directions

Arrange 2 oven racks to divide the oven into thirds and heat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place breadcrumbs, eggs and flour in 3 separate, shallow bowls or pie plates. Dip eggplant slices first in flour to coat completely, then eggs and finally breadcrumbs. Place slices in a single layer on the baking sheets. Generously spray eggplant slices with cooking spray to darken and moisten the breadcrumbs, then season with salt. Flip the slices, then spray and salt the other side. Bake 15 minutes; rotate the baking sheets among racks. Bake 15 more minutes or until light golden brown and crispy. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and oregano and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook about 1 minute until darkened in color. Add crushed tomatoes and 3/4 cup water; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on medium-low until eggplant is ready. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mozzarella for topping. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a slice of eggplant in the baking dish, then sprinkle with a big pinch (scant Tbsp.) of the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella. Repeat layering the eggplant and mozzarella, shingling the eggplant in 3 rows in the baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce evenly over eggplant. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake about 20 minutes on the upper rack until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted and browned in spot. Let cool 5 minutes before sprinkling with basil and serving.