Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant centers are cooked with onion, garlic, and seasonings, then re-stuffed into the eggplant, coated with tomato sauce, cheese, and bread crumbs, and baked until tender and bubbly.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
316 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Roughly chop eggplant centers, and add to pan with onion, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Spoon mixture back into eggplant, and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley. Place in a shallow baking dish, and cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until eggplant is fork-tender and cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 medium eggplants, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out to 1/4 inch flesh ri

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