Eggplant Parmesan

8 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 medium size eggplant (1 lb.), peeled and sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. Herbed Tomato Sauce or 1 can (8 oz.) low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese (6 oz.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. 2
    Lightly grease a 9 x 11 x 2-inch baking dish.
  3. 3
    In a shallow bowl or pie pan, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4
    In another shallow bowl, beat together the egg and water.
  5. 5
    Dip the eggplant slices in the egg mixture, then into the crumb mixture.
  6. 6
    Place the slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  7. 7
    Drizzle the oil over the top.
  8. 8
    Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
  9. 9
    Pour the tomato sauce over the eggplant, then sprinkle with the Mozzarella cheese.
  10. 10
    Bake another 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  11. 11
    Serve with a lettuce and tomato salad and crusty bread.
  12. 12
    Serves 4.
  13. 13
    Preparation time:
  14. 14
    15 minutes.
  15. 15
    Cooking time: 37 minutes.

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