Easy Ricotta Eggplant Mozzarella Marinara Bake Recipe

Name: Easy Ricotta Eggplant Mozzarella Marinara Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices eggplants (cut 1/2-inch thick, center-cut); salt and pepper; 2 cups all-purpose flour (more if needed); 3 eggs, beaten; 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper; olive oil; 1 1/2 - 2 cups ricotta cheese; 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (can use more or less); 4 cups marinara sauce (can use more or less)

Servings: persons

8 slices eggplants (cut 1/2-inch thick, center-cut)
salt and pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour (more if needed)
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
olive oil
1 1/2 - 2 cups ricotta cheese
4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (can use more or less)
4 cups marinara sauce (can use more or less)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
3
Place flour in a shallow bowl.
4
Place the slightly beaten eggs in another bowl.
5
Mix the fresh bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together with black pepper and a pinch of salt, then place the breadcrumb mixture in another bowl (you should have three separate bowls).
6
Coat the eggplant slices in flour, then in eggs, then in the bread crumb mixture, patting down with fingers to adhere the crumbs to the eggplants.
7
Up to this point you can cover the slices and refrigerate to finish later.
8
Heat oil in a large skillet.
9
Add in 2 eggplant slices; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes on each side).
10
Transfer to prepared greased baking sheet in a single layer, but close together (if you can't fit all of the slices in one layer then just overlap them).
11
Repeat with remaining slices.
12
Spread about 2-3 tablespoons ricotta cheese over each eggplant.
13
Top each slice with marinara (you do not have to completely cover with sauce) then sprinkle grated mozzeralla on top.
14
Bake the slices about 15-17 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the marinara is hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices eggplants (cut 1/2-inch thick, center-cut), salt and pepper, 2 cups all-purpose flour (more if needed), 3 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Easy Ricotta Eggplant Mozzarella Marinara Bake falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Ricotta Eggplant Mozzarella Marinara Bake

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