Eggplant Parmigiana with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Health score
11%
Eggplant Parmigiana with Homemade Marinara Sauce
45 min.
8
454kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and hearty main course that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouth-watering Eggplant Parmigiana with Homemade Marinara Sauce! This delectable dish serves 8 and comes together in just 45 minutes. Each serving contains 454 calories, making it a satisfying option for any time of day.

Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that's beloved for its rich, cheesy flavor and satisfying texture. In this recipe, thinly sliced eggplant is coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper before being fried to golden perfection. The eggplant is then layered with a homemade marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheese before being baked to bubbly, melty goodness.

The preparation process is straightforward and involves just a few simple steps. First, the eggplant is coated in the breadcrumb mixture and allowed to stand for 30 minutes. Then, it's fried until golden brown and transferred to a baking sheet. Next, the dish is assembled by layering the eggplant with sauce and cheese in a baking dish. Finally, it's baked in the oven until it's hot, bubbly, and irresistibly cheesy.

With its savory flavors and satisfying texture, this Eggplant Parmigiana with Homemade Marinara Sauce is sure to be a hit with your whole family. Serve it up for a comforting and delicious meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • cups breadcrumbs plain fresh fine (see tip below)
  • ounce pecorino cheese finely grated
  • serving salt and pepper freshly ground
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large eggplant sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil plus more if needed
  • serving tomatoes homemade
  • 12 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1.5 ounces pecorino cheese finely grated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Combine breadcrumbs, pecorino Romano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and some pepper. Put flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture in 3 separate dishes. Dredge eggplant in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Dredge in breadcrumbs to coat.
  2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. (Oil is ready when a breadcrumb sizzles when dropped in.) Working in batches, fry eggplant until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. (If oil gets too dirty, discard, and heat an additional 1/4 cup.)
  5. Assemble the dish: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  6. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of eggplant on top, overlapping slightly. Top with 1 cup sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup pecorino Romano. Repeat twice to form layers with eggplant, sauce, then cheeses. Cover with foil.
  8. Bake until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Calories454kcal
Protein19.26%
Fat45.3%
Carbs35.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.88
Glycemic Load
10.22
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.040869609169%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
98.12mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:453.66kcal
22.68%
Fat:22.92g
35.26%
Saturated Fat:9.32g
58.28%
Carbohydrates:40.34g
13.45%
Net Carbohydrates:35.03g
12.74%
Sugar:6.9g
7.66%
Cholesterol:135.81mg
45.27%
Sodium:705.49mg
30.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:21.92g
43.84%
Selenium:28.73µg
41.04%
Calcium:387.23mg
38.72%
Phosphorus:360.41mg
36.04%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.92%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.54%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.75%
Folate:99.4µg
24.85%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.1%
Fiber:5.3g
21.21%
Vitamin K:20.04µg
19.09%
Vitamin B3:3.68mg
18.39%
Iron:3.13mg
17.41%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.74%
Potassium:451.76mg
12.91%
Magnesium:48.51mg
12.13%
Copper:0.23mg
11.35%
Vitamin A:551.87IU
11.04%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.82%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.67%
Vitamin E:1.52mg
10.11%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.76%
Vitamin C:3.59mg
4.35%