This easy, cheesy eggplant Parmesan features layers of crispy eggplant slices that have been baked instead of fried for a lighter version of the classic Italian dish.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
487 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Step 3
Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs to coat. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Flip and bake for 5 more minutes.
Step 5
Spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers with remaining sauce, eggplant, and cheese, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle basil on top.
Ingredients
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
3 large eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
