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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 49 kcal
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
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49
Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0.3mg0%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 391mg11%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 68IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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