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    May 29, 2019

    Eggplant Parmesan #SundaySupper

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    Homemade Eggplant Parmesan, topped with a quick and easy marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese makes a great weekend or special occasion dinner.

    Eggplant Parmesan

     

    As soon as I saw the Italian Fest theme for this #SundaySupper I knew my friend Manuela from Manu's Menu  would make the perfect host. She was born and grew up in Italy, and now lives in Australia while blogging the most delicious sounding Italian food. I have tons of her recipe in my "Recipes To Try" on Pinterest, and had planned on making a pizza of hers to share with you today, but changed my mind after I realized I would then have shared two pizzas in a row after Monday's Margherita Naan Pizza . Oops!

    Baked Eggplant Parmesan

     

    I love Eggplant Parmesan, and for years I pretty much followed the recipe from Scalinis Family Italian Restaurant,which has a unique story behind it that I first heard when I was pregnant with my daughter. It seems their Eggplant Parmesan puts pregnant women into labor! I've never even been to the restaurant, but I saw a story online about them, and decided to try it. I can't say that it worked or not really, I think I made it on Friday and our daughter was born on Monday, but she was due the next day anyway.

    The only problem with their recipe is it takes a long time to make, and it makes a TON. Let's face it, this isn't a weeknight dinner even with my shortened version. It is a lot smaller though, about enough for a family of four. If you want to increase the amount of eggplant make sure to increase the amount of sauce. The sauce recipe below is my fixed version of what I originally tried to make, after I realized it wasn't enough.

    Eggplant Parmesan

    How do you make Eggplant Parmesan?

    First sliced eggplant is salted, covered with paper towels and weighted with something heavy like a cookbook to pull out the moisture in the eggplant (leave it sit covered for thirty minutes to an hour), then dredged in flour and fried until crisp, topped with an easy sauce and fresh cheeses, then baked until bubbling.

    Don't skip the salting and covering, it makes the eggplant crispy and delicious!

    Eggplant Parmesan is one of the most common Italian dishes, but it is so good that I believe that everyone needs to make it at home! Read on after the recipe to see all the other great Italian recipes shared today.

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    5 from 5 votes

    Eggplant Parmesan

    Homemade Eggplant Parmesan topped with a quick and easy sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese makes a great #SundaySupper!
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr 45 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: baked eggplant parmesan, eggplant parmesan recipe
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 485kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds dark purple eggplant
    • salt
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 3 cups canola oil, for frying the eggplant (or as much as needed)
    • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
    • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried), plus extra for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
    • 1 tablesppon olive oil
    • pinch crushed red pepper flakes, crushed between your fingers until fine
    • ½ pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced as thin as possible
    • ½ cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    • butter flavored non-stick cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Cut off the steam and slice the eggplant, unpeeled, into ¼ inch thick slices. Lightly salt 1 side of each slice and place stacked in a colander. Cover with a paper or kitchen towel and weigh down with something heavy (like a cookbook) to draw out the moisture. Leave for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Pour the olive oil in a medium saute pan, add the tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, chopped parsley, basil and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for ten minutes. Remove from the heat, set aside.
    • Place the flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour about an inch and a half of canola oil into a large frying pan; heat over medium-high heat. Pat the eggplant dry, one piece at a time, dredge in the flour, and place in the hot oil. Continue quickly repeating with remaining eggplant, without over-crowding the pan. Turn the eggplant once, when golden. Remove from the oil onto a rack or large platter lined with paper towels without over-lapping. Repeat until all the eggplant is cooked and golden. Pat lightly with paper towel to remove excess oil.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large glass baking pan with the cooking spray, place a layer of eggplant in the pan, top with a layer of sauce, slices of mozzarella, and half the Parmesan. Repeat until all the eggplant is in the pan, with a final layer of sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, remove from the oven and top with a final layer of mozzarella and Parmesan, return to the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Vitamin C: 20.9mg | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 3.2mg

     

    Appetizers:

    • Cacio e Uova Meatless Recipe from She Loves Biscotti
    • Gnocchi alla Romana from Tramplingrose
    • Italian Rice Balls from My World Simplified
    • Rosemary Focaccia from Curious Cuisiniere
    • Tomato Caprese with Burrata from Casa de Crews

    Mains:

    • Asparagus and lemon risotto from Un Assaggio of Food, Wine & Marriage
    • Braised Italian-Style Beef Short Ribs from Hardly A Goddess
    • Bruschetta Chicken from Meal Planning Magic
    • Bucatini with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce from The TipToe Fairy
    • Orechietti with Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp from Delaware Girl Eats
    • Cheesy Gnocchi and Sausage Bake from Confessions of a Cooking Diva
    • Classic Vodka Sauce from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
    • Fast Faux-Baked Ziti from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
    • Florentine Pizza from A Mind Full Mom
    • Green and Yellow Artichoke Tortellini with Mushrooms, Pancetta and Spring Peas with White Wine Reduction from Crazy Foodie Stunts
    • Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini from Eat, Drink and be Tracy
    • Mushroom Bolognese Pasta Recipe from Life Tastes Good
    • Parma Rosa Baked Ziti from Palatable Pastime
    • Pasta Con Sarde a Mare – Pasta with Sardines at Sea from Caroline’s Cooking
    • Pasta e Fagioli from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
    • Penne with Sausage in Creamy Boursin Cheese Recipe from Feeding Big and more
    • Pesce all’Aqua Pazza from Monica’s Table
    • Polenta-Crusted Italian Sausage Pies from Wholistic Woman
    • Pumpkin Agnolotti from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
    • Shrimp Fra Diavolo from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
    • Slow Cooker Lasagna from Food Lust People Love
    • Stuffed Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce from The Freshman Cook
    • Tuscan Kale Pesto Risotto from Cooking Chat
    • Zuppa Toscana from Momma’s Meals

    Dessert:

    • Italian Berries, Mascarpone and Marsala Budini from La Bella Vita Cucina
    • Berry Tiramisu from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
    • Cannoli Poke Cake from Moore or Less Cooking
    • Cherry Walnut Biscotti from Pies and Plots
    • Chocolate Tiramisu from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
    • Fiordilatte Gelato from Manu’s Menu
    • Italian Cream Cheesecake from The Crumby Cupcake
    • Lemoncello Tiramisu from The Redhead Baker
    • Limoncello Cookies from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
    • Orange and Almond Ricotta Cheesecake from Pine Needles In My Salad
    • Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries from The Chef Next Door
    • Salame al Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
    • Strawberry Panna Cotta from From Gate to Plate
    • Tiramisu Semifreddo from Tara’s Multicultural Table
    • Wine and Cheese Chocolate Muffins from What Smells So Good?
    • Zabaglione Gelato from Magnolia Days

    Beverages:

    • Bicerin (Italian Coffee) from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
    • Easy Limoncello from Our Good Life
    • Liquore all’Alloro from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
    • Sgroppino (Frothy Italian Sorbetto Cocktail) from The Wimpy Vegetarian

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    Comments

    1. Monica says

      April 07, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite dishes! Your photos are amazing...

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 07, 2016 at 9:37 pm

        Thank you for the compliment, but trust me not always!

        Reply
    2. Christie says

      April 05, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Love love LOVE me some eggplant parmesan. It's so hearty and delicious.

      Reply
    3. Meaghan says

      April 05, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      YUM!!!! Your dish looks AMAZE-balls.... This is my first time participating in Sunday Supper and I'm loving all the fantastic recipes!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 05, 2016 at 7:25 pm

        Thank you, and welcome to #SundaySupper!

        Reply
    4. Kristen says

      April 04, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      This is one of my most favorite dishes ever! I love it

      Reply
    5. Hezzi-D says

      April 03, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      One of my favorite dishes! Can't wait to try your version!

      Reply
    6. Sarah says

      April 03, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      This looks WAY better than the eggplant parm at our local Italian joint - that stuff is swimming in grease!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 03, 2016 at 6:32 pm

        Overly greasy eggplant Parmesan is one of my biggest food pet peeves! That, and watery pasta.

        Reply
    7. DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says

      April 03, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      I'm thinking that the dish makes so much because it's meant to feed a crowd family style as it would in Italy.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 03, 2016 at 4:23 pm

        Yes, I've made it that way before many times but this time I wanted to make just enough for us three. Not that our kid ate it, at all, but I did give her a piece.

        Reply
    8. Amy Barrett says

      April 03, 2016 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      Mhmm looks tasty

      Reply
    9. Manu says

      April 03, 2016 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Bernadette, this Parmigiana looks AMAZING! Look at that melted mozzarella on the top! I am drooling!!!!! I so wish I could have some for dinner! 🙂

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 03, 2016 at 9:33 am

        Thank you, darling!

        Reply

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