easy eggplant parmesan

Name: Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 - eggplants, large and sliced into 1/4-inch slices; - olive oil, extra virgin; 3 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; - salt and pepper; 1 pound(s) tomatoes, chopped; 4 large clove(s) garlic, minced; 6 ounce(s) 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.

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Rainn Thomas

Akron, OH

Updated on Aug 16, 2012

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!!

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - eggplants, large and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- olive oil, extra virgin
3 tablespoons oregano, dried
- salt and pepper
1 pound tomatoes, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces 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

Step 1

Brush the eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano; salt and pepper to taste.

Step 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.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 400F.
Step 4

Lightly grease a 13x9 casserole/baking dish with ollive oil.
Step 5

Spread just enough tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan lightly.
Step 6

Add a single layer of eggplant, then top with a light layer of tomatoes.
Step 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.
Step 8

Cover and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Step 9

OPTIONAL - Uncover and bake about 5 more minutes to brown cheese more if desired.
Step 10

Serve immediately or allow to cool until room temperature before serving.
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