Quick Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Quick Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices; 1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
3

While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
4

Top eggplant with sauce and Parmesan cheese and serve.