I wasn’t an eggplant lover until a friend gave me this eggplant Parmesan with homemade tomato sauce recipe which I have tweaked and updated. The sauce is made with just a few ingredients and is far tastier than canned sauce. All you need is a side salad and crusty bread to make a meal!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 eggplant – trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 ½ (6 ounce) cans water
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8×14-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Mix seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in a shallow bowl. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and press into bread crumb mixture to coat. Lay slices onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Remove eggplant and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3
Whisk tomato paste and water in a saucepan, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Place eggplant slices into the prepared baking dish, overlapping the slices. Spoon tomato sauce over eggplant and top with mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. If desired, broil for 1 to 2 more minutes to give cheese topping a golden color. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Editor’s Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 389 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat10g | 51% |
Cholesterol41mg | 14% |
Sodium681mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 32% |
Calcium393mg | 30% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium312mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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