Craving comfort food without the fuss? This easy eggplant parmesan delivers all the crispy, cheesy goodness you love—no deep frying, no drama. With golden-baked eggplant slices, rich marinara, and melty mozzarella, it’s a hearty, satisfying dish that comes together with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknights, dinner parties, or anytime you want to impress without the stress.
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
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Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 8 oz. package low fat low moisture mozzarella, shredded
- Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Peel eggplant and slice it into rounds.
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Lightly salt rounds and let them sit for 15 minutes.
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Microwave eggplant until slightly soft.
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Spray or lightly coat baking dish with olive oil.
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Coat bottom of pan with layer of pasta sauce.
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Place softened rounds of eggplant on top of sauce and sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
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Cover eggplant with shredded cheese.
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Cover cheesy eggplant slices with more sauce.
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Shake grated parmesan on top.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.
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Serve with salad or pasta
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