Quick Eggplant Parmesan

This quick eggplant recipe uses the microwave and stovetop to make a simple and tasty Italian meal with jarred spaghetti sauce in just 15 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 644 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil, or as needed
• 0.25 cup spaghetti sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.

Step 2

Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant slices to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during the last minute of cooking to melt.

Step 4

While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Top fried eggplant slices with sauce and Parmesan cheese to serve.