Spicy Eggplant Parmesan

I've changed the recipe to make it spicier plus added ricotta cheese to make it more hearty. If spicy is not your thing, you can get diced tomatoes with green chilies in a mild version.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine olive oil and garlic in a bowl; brush over both sides of the eggplant slices. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to cool on a wire rack.

Step 4

Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish.

Step 5

Arrange half the eggplant slices in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons basil and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Spread ricotta cheese over eggplant. Pour tomatoes over ricotta cheese and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons basil. Season with Worcestershire sauce. Top with remaining sliced eggplant and spread with mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes and remove foil. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.