Baked-Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Baked-Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing; 2 large eggs; 0.75 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 0.75 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus 2 tablespoons for topping; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 large eggplants (2 ½ pounds total), peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds; 6 cups (48 ounces) store-bought chunky tomato sauce or homemade Chunky Tomato Sauce; 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on December 3, 2021

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

8

Choose firm, smooth eggplants for best results when making this incredible dish. We bake rather than fry ours for less mess and less fat.

Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
2 large eggs
¾ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
¾ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggplants (2 ½ pounds total), peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
6 cups (48 ounces) store-bought chunky tomato sauce or homemade Chunky Tomato Sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush 2 baking sheets with oil; set aside. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, oregano, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating well; place on baking sheets. Bake until golden brown on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn slices; continue baking until browned on other side, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove from oven; raise oven heat to 400 degrees.
Spread 2 cups sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange half the eggplant in dish; cover with 2 cups sauce, then 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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