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easy eggplant parmesan

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Recipe by
Rainn Thomas
Akron, OH

I love this recipe because i love eggplant parmesan, but hate the hassle of making it. Another one of my mother's great recipes handed down to me. Enjoy!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For easy eggplant parmesan

  • 2
    eggplants, large and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb
    tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 large clove
    garlic, minced
  • 6 oz
    mozzarella cheese, grated or shredded
  • parmesan cheese, grated
  • COOKING TIP
  • if you prefer a milder garlic taste in your dishes, try roasted garlic or microwaving the minced garlic in a little extra virgin olive oil for about a minute, then add to your recipe.

How To Make easy eggplant parmesan

  • 1
    Brush the eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano; salt and pepper to taste.
  • 2
    Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and place about 6-inches under a hot broiler. Broil on one side until brown and tender. (if brown before tender, you can flip them over, but it's not necessary). Repeat until all eggplant it browned.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 400F.
  • 4
    Lightly grease a 13x9 casserole/baking dish with ollive oil.
  • 5
    Spread just enough tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan lightly.
  • 6
    Add a single layer of eggplant, then top with a light layer of tomatoes.
  • 7
    Sprinkle with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese (in that order). Continue layering until you end with parmesan cheese on top.
  • 8
    Cover and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • 9
    OPTIONAL - Uncover and bake about 5 more minutes to brown cheese more if desired.
  • 10
    Serve immediately or allow to cool until room temperature before serving.

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