Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmigiana

This has got to be probably the best eggplant parmesan I’ve ever had. We think it’s better than Olive Garden’s, which used to be our favorite. This recipe is very easy and so delicious!

2 eggplants (2 ½ lbs.), cut in ½ inch thick round slices
¼ cup olive oil (no need to really measure this, just use what you need)
3/4 tsp. salt (use as much as you want)
½ tsp. pepper (use as much as you want)

1 26 oz. jar pasta sauce
1 ½ cups mozarrella cheese (you could use more...yum!)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
italian seasonings, basil, or whatever you like

1) Broil eggplant preferably on a broiler rack, in oven in approximately 2 batches. Layer half of eggplant on broiler rack and brush with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side until lightly browned and tender. Flip eggplant and do the same on the opposite side. Do the same with the second batch of eggplant.

2) Spread ½ cup of pasta sauce in lasagna pan. Line with ½ the eggplant. Spoon on 1 ¼ cup more of sauce, top with 1 cup of mozzarella, remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella. Sprinkle with the parmesan and seasonings. Cover with foil.

4) Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned. Let sit 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!