Hearty Italian Eggplant Parmesan Bake

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 Slice the eggplants into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. 3 Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
4. 4 Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
5. 5 Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
6. 6 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
7. 7 Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, place a layer of fried eggplant slices, followed by more marinara sauce, and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
8. 8 Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
9. 9 Sprinkle dried oregano and basil over the top for added flavor.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
11. 11 Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.