Skip to main content
Eggplant Parmigiana I
Photo: Joseph Gonzalez

Eggplant Parmigiana I

14 ingredients 20 steps fandom
Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

922
Calories
38g
Protein
34g
Fat
115g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, unpeeled, cut into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1½ cups breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 20 ounces canned tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ pound mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

1

Dip eggplant slices in eggs, then in breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.

2

Refrigerate 20 minutes.

3

In a large saucepan, sauté garlic in 2 tablespoons oil for 1 – 2 minutes.

4

Remove garlic and add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt and pepper.

5

Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

6

Preheat oven to 350°F.

7

Brown eggplant in ¼-inch oil in a large skillet.

8

Drain on paper towels.

9

Put a thin layer of tomato sauce into a baking dish and layer eggplant, sauce, parmesan and mozzarella, alternately.

10

End with mozzarella on top.

11

Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

12

Category:Casserole Recipes

13

Category:Eggplant Recipes

14

Category:Egg Recipes

15

Category:Breadcrumb Recipes

16

Category:Tomato Recipes

17

Category:Tomato paste Recipes

18

Category:Basil Recipes

19

Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes

20

Category:Mozzarella Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.