RAGÚ® No-Frying Eggplant Parmesan

Breaded eggplant slices are baked then layered with lots of cheese and sauce for a delicious, family-favorite dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
• 2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
• 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 4 large eggs, beaten with
• ½ cup reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread crumbs in medium bowl.

Step 2

Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then bread crumbs. Arrange eggplant slices in single layer on lightly oiled baking sheets. Bake until eggplant is golden, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Evenly spread 1 cup Sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Layer ½ of the baked eggplant slices, then 1 cup Sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; repeat layers. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.

Step 4

Remove foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.