Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dish featuring layers of eggplant, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses topped with feta for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants, sliced into rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt, to draw out moisture
- 2 large eggs, beaten, for coating
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle salt on the eggplant slices and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the eggplants under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Coat each slice of eggplant in the beaten eggs, then press into the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, followed by fried eggplant, and sprinkle with mozzarella and feta cheeses. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, topping with mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheeses are bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, try grilling the eggplant instead of frying. Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg