Description
Skillet Eggplant Parmesan is a comforting dish that combines crispy layers of eggplant, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese?all cooked in one skillet. This easy recipe transforms eggplant skeptics into fans with its irresistible flavors and visual appeal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s bound to become a new favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the eggplants: Slice the eggplants into rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit on paper towels for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 2. Saut? the eggplants: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides (about three minutes per side). Transfer to paper towels.
- 3. Build layers: In the same skillet, layer half of the marinara sauce, followed by half of the saut?ed eggplants, half of the mozzarella, and some Parmesan. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- 4. Melt cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook on low heat for about ten minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 5. Add freshness: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg