Best 9 Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

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Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish that combines the flavors of fried eggplant, melted cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious and authentic Eggplant Parmesan. We'll also provide tips on how to make it ahead of time, freeze it, and reheat it. Plus, we'll share some variations on the classic recipe, like using different types of cheese or adding vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll be able to make a delicious Eggplant Parmesan with our help.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Make and share this Easy Eggplant Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/3 inch slices
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in a colander. Sprinkle generously with salt. Continue layering and salting all eggplant slices. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Dip each eggplant slice in beaten egg, and dredge with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Over medium high heat fry eggplant in hot oil about 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Preheat oven to temperature 350°F Arrange half the eggplant slices in the bottom of baking dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Spread half the sauce over top. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

EASY CHICKEN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN



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This recipe is an easy recipe because you don't cook the chicken or the eggplant before putting them in the casserole. It's also easy because you use sauce from a jar. Of course, you can use your favorite homemade pasta sauce if desired.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (thin sliced)
1 medium eggplant (approximately 1 pound)
1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce (approximately 3 cups)
1/4 lb parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Peel and slice eggplant.
  • Lay between two layers of paper towels for 15-20 minutes to drain moisture from eggplant, then discard paper towels.
  • Line bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish with the chicken breast slices.
  • Cover chicken with the eggplant slices.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs over eggplant.
  • Cover breadcrumbs with mozzarella cheese slices (or grated if you prefer).
  • Pour marinara sauce over cheese.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN (EASY!)



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I'm the only one in my household that likes eggplant, so when I found this easy recipe years ago, I held onto it tight. Adjust the cheese amounts to suit yourself.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 cups pasta sauce
1 medium eggplant (about 1 1/2 to 2 lb.)
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated (or more)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, about

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray or lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Spread 1/2 c sauce in pan.
  • Peel eggplant and slice 1/2" thick.
  • Arrange 1/2 the slices in the baking pan.
  • Top with 1/2 c sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella, the remainder of the eggplant slices, and the remainder of the sauce.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Top with the remainder of the mozzarella and the parmesan and return to oven, uncovered, under the broiler, until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

SUPER EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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This recipe is so easy it's crazy. You don't even have to fry the eggplant before you assemble the casserole. I think it gives great taste and texture this way. Also saves a lot of calories! You can also throw in other items such as mushrooms, onions or sausage. I do occasionally to make a whole meal in one dish.

Provided by Abbey212

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 7-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large eggplant (peeled and sliced thin)
1 (2 lb) jar of ragu pasta sauce (use any flavor you like or homemade sauce)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or any Italian blend)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel eggplant and slice thin. Layer eggplant and other ingredients if desired. Cover with foil and back 45 minutes.
  • Take the foil off for the last 5 minutes of baking. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 734, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 10.2

QUICK & EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN IN THE MICROWAVE



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This is my grandmother's recipe, I'm not sure where she got it. It only takes about 14 minutes in the microwave for a quick dinner. If you want meat you can add it to your sauce.

Provided by Chefcheryl

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium eggplant
1 (6 ounce) can low-sodium tomato paste
1 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chunky low-sodium tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant; cut into 1/8" slices. In bowl combine tomato paste, water and tomatoes. Mix well. Add oregano and basil, Spread sauce on bottom of 2-Qt casserole. Layer half of eggplant, more sauce, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Finish by sprinkling Paremsan cheese on top. Cover casserole.
  • Place in microwave and cook on High 14 minutes, turning dish once after 7 minute if your microwave does not rotate. Make sure cheese has melted.
  • Serves 4.
  • To Freeze: Label casserole and freeze up to 2 months.
  • To Thaw: Thaw and place in microwave on High for 7 minutes.

EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN



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This is a quick and easy meal my family loves! Never any leftovers! This recipe can easily be doubled.

Provided by Kathy in Fla

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large eggplant
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/8-1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Salt and pepper.
  • Dip in beaten egg.
  • Dredge in bread crumbs mixed with parmesan cheese.
  • Fry till golden brown.
  • Place in baking dish.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over top.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve over angel hair pasta and with a salad.

EGGPLANT PARMESAN BAKED QUICK AND EASY



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Tender layers of crispy breaded eggplant nestled in a rich tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and seasoned with fresh oregano leaves. This is a simple quick and easy recipe for making this classic Italian dish that is sure to satisfy. It can be served as a main meal or placed on bread to make a classic parmigiana sandwich.

Provided by mkef35

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium eggplants
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove
1 small red onion
2 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves (to garnish)
1 teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling on top
olive oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant into 1 inch thick rounds, place in a shallow bowl, salt on both sides and set aside.
  • In a saucepan add 2 tablespoons olive oil ,chopped garlic and chopped onion and cook until onion is clear.
  • add 2 cups tomato puree and 1 tsp oregano leaves.
  • add salt and pepper to taste, stir, reduce heat and let simmer,.
  • rinse eggplant and pat dry.
  • dip eggplant in flour, dip in lightly beaten egg,then dip in breadcrumbs.
  • add oil to skillet and fry eggplant till golden brown on each side.
  • take 1/2 of the fried eggplant rounds and set in a baking pan or casserole dish.
  • add sauce onto each round.
  • add some shredded mozzarella to each one.
  • add another eggplant round.
  • add sauce and mozzarella to each one,.
  • top each one generously with grated parmesan.
  • garnish each with a few oregano leaves.
  • drizzle with oil , and bake in oven at 375 till cheese is melted and starting to become golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 708.7, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 12.4, Protein 17.3

ERIN’S SUPER EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN



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Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large eggplant
2 eggs
½ container of Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Salt (for sweating)
1 can Hunts garlic and herb sauce (the large one)
4-6 cups of cheese depending on how cheesy you like it
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant about 1/8 to ¼ inch thick cutting the ends off and discarding. You will cover each slice with salt (approx ¼ tsp on each slice) and let sit for 30 min this will sweat the excess liquid out of the eggplant. Rinse off eggplant and pat dry with towel, beat the two eggs and run eggplant through and then into the crumbs (season as you like if you want to add stuff to it). Fry in oil (I use tongs for flipping) before a flip I use tongs to splash the tops with oil so that the breading does not fall off. After I splash it I let sit like 2 min then flip. Fry both sides and lay out on cookie sheet layered with newspaper and paper towels (removes excess grease this way). Take a rectangle casserole dish lightly cover bottom with sauce, just enough to keep food from sticking. Now layer your casserole as follows: eggplant, sauce, cheese. Keep going in this order until you are done or run out of room. I tend to use a lot of cheese; I cover so I can barely see the sauce. Bake at 350° until cheese is melted and starting to brown, of course if you do not like it brown then take out when it's melted the way you like it.

~ EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN ~



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This is one of my families favorite appetizers. I need to make them more often. A quick and easy way to make Eggplant Parmesan. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 - 15 oz can, crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt, divided
6 - 8 basil leaves, torn into pieces
2 small eggplants, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 c parmesan cheese
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese - sliced into 1/8 - 1/4 inch slices

Steps:

  • 1. On a sheet pan, line with foil. Brush foil with 2 teaspoons olive oil. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add the garlic and oregano. cook just until garlic is tender. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes and add the basil. Remove from heat. Take your eggplant slices and arrange them on the prepared sheet pan and using a pastry brush, brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle each with remaining salt and pepper. Broil for 8 minutes about 4 - 6 inches from heating element until browned Turn eggplant to other side, brush with oil, broil another 6 - 7 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle each slice with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of sauce and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Broil another 3 - 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and somewhat browning. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and heavy for their size. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Slice the eggplant evenly. This will help it cook evenly. If the slices are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not get as crispy.
  • Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to draw out the moisture and prevent the eggplant from becoming soggy.
  • Dredge the eggplant slices in flour. This will help the egg wash and bread crumbs to adhere to the eggplant.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce. The marinara sauce is the base of the dish, so it's important to use a sauce that you like. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Layer the eggplant, sauce, and cheese. Be sure to use enough sauce so that the eggplant is well coated. You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese to each layer.
  • Bake the eggplant parmesan until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the eggplant parmesan cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Eggplant parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover eggplant. With a few simple tips, you can make eggplant parmesan that is crispy, cheesy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give eggplant parmesan a try!

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