Eggplant Parmesan With Easy Homemade Sauce Recipe

Name: Eggplant Parmesan With Easy Homemade Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 eggplant - trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 (6 ounce) cans water; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 eggplant - trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 (6 ounce) cans water
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon brown sugar
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8x14-inch baking dish.
2
Mix seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in a shallow bowl. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and press into bread crumb mixture to coat. Lay slices onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until browned and tender, about 15 minutes. Remove eggplant and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Whisk tomato paste and water in a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Stir in basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper.
4
Place eggplant slices into prepared baking dish, overlapping the slices. Spoon tomato sauce over eggplant and top with mozzarella cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. If desired, broil for 1 to 2 more minutes to give the cheese topping a golden color. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste, 1 eggplant - trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/2-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Parmesan With Easy Homemade Sauce 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.

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Eggplant Parmesan With Easy Homemade Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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