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Layered Eggplant Parmesa

Are you looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish to make for dinner? Then look no further than Layered Eggplant Parmesan! This classic Italian dish is made with layers of eggplant, cheese, and a homemade sauce. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables and is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1110 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinara Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tsp fresh chopped basil
  • 12 oz Tomato paste
  • 28 oz crushed Tomatoes

Eggplant:

  • 2 eggplant sliced and sweated
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 4 cup bread crumbs Italian seasoned
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup gratedd Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add in onion, carrot, garlic and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Add in seasonings and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add in crushed tomatoes, cover, and turn heat low to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs.
  • Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  • Remove bay leaves from sauce and blend until smooth.
  • Place a layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce.
  • Top each layer with both cheeses and a dollop of sauce.
  • Place an eggplant slice on top and repeat.
  • Top last eggplant layer with more cheese and dried basil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cheer!
  • Delicious!

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Notes

Serve with Spaghetti noodles.
Making a delicious layered eggplant parmesan is an easy and flavorful way to enjoy this classic Italian dish. By following the simple steps outlined in this blog, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in no time! With the perfect balance of cheesy layers and creamy sauces, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. And with instructions for storing and reheating leftovers, it's easy to make ahead of time or have another tasty meal later on. Now that you know how to make layered eggplant parmesan, why not give it a try today?

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 1110kcalCarbohydrates: 155gProtein: 54gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 4422mgPotassium: 3874mgFiber: 25gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 10185IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 949mgIron: 16mg
Keyword cheese, eggplant, parmesa, Pasta
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