Eggplant Baked With Cheeses Recipe

Name: Eggplant Baked With Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped FINE; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 lb tomatoes, chopped, with juice; 3 fresh basil leaves; ½ cup all-purpose flour, for coating; 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying; ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 14 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced THIN; 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped FINE
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb tomatoes, chopped, with juice
3 fresh basil leaves
½ cup all-purpose flour, for coating
2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
14 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced THIN
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

1
Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch slices, then sprinkle with salt & let drain about 1 hour.
2
To make the tomato paste, cook onion in oil until translucent, then stir in garlic & tomatoes (if using fresh tomatoes, add 3 tablespoons water).
3
Season to taste, then add basil.
4
Cook tomato paste 39 minutes, then puree.
5
Pat eggplant slices dry, then coat lightly in flour.
6
Heat a little oil in a large nonstick frying pan.
7
Add one layer of eggplant & cook over low to moderate heat, with pan covered, until eggplant slices soften.
8
Turn slices & cook on other side, then remove from pan & repeat with remaining slices.
9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & grease a wide, shallow baking dish.
10
Spread a little tomato sauce in bottom of baking dish, then cover with a layer of eggplant.
11
Sprinkle with a few teaspoons of Parmesan, then season to taste with salt & pepper, & cover with a layer of mozzarella before spooning on more tomato sauce.
12
Repeat until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of tomato sauce & a sprinkling of Parmesan.
13
Sprinkle with a little olive oil & bake abour 45 minutes, until golden & bubbling.
14
Serve & enjoy!

734

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs eggplants, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped FINE, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Baked With Cheeses 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eggplant Baked With Cheeses

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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