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Eggplant Parmigiana (Sicilian Style)

Chef Jenn
I love how rich and satisfying this Sicilian-style Eggplant Parmigiana is! Layers of tender, fried eggplant are stacked with marinara and melty cheese for the ultimate comfort food. It’s hearty, meat-free, and totally crave-worthy—perfect for Sunday dinner or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Sicilian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 486 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch disks
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup fresh basil torn
  • 1 cup olive oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Slice and salt the eggplant, letting it drain on a rack for 1 hour. Rinse and dry.
  • Fry slices in olive oil until golden, then blot dry.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. In a deep baking dish, layer sauce, eggplant, basil, mozzarella, Parmigiano, pepper, and seasoning.
  • Repeat layers, ending with cheese. Bake for 50–60 minutes until bubbling. Let rest before slicing.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use a cooling rack and sheet pan combo to salt and drain the eggplant evenly; no mess and great airflow.
  • A stainless steel sauté pan holds steady heat for shallow frying without absorbing flavor.
  • Tear the basil instead of chopping to keep it from bruising and turning black.
  • For extra flavor, stir a pinch of red pepper flakes into the marinara before layering.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 17gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 3510mgPotassium: 596mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 907IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 397mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword baked eggplant parmesan, eggplant parmigiana, Sicilian eggplant, vegetarian Italian dinner
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