Spicy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Name: Spicy Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 (1 1/3-pound) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; Cooking spray; 1 (26-ounce) jar light tomato-basil pasta sauce; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (1 1/3-pound) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Cooking spray
1 (26-ounce) jar light tomato-basil pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Place a baking sheet inside oven, and preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Combine breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic in a shallow dish. Combine egg whites and egg in a separate shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg; dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
3
Remove pan from oven; coat with cooking spray. Arrange eggplant on pan; coat with cooking spray.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 17 minutes or until golden.
5
Reduce oven temperature to 375u00b0.
6
Combine pasta sauce and crushed red pepper, and spread 1/2 cup evenly into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange eggplant slices over pasta sauce. Spread remaining pasta sauce evenly over eggplant; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and mozzarella.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese melts.

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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: 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Eggplant Parmesan 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.

Spicy Eggplant Parmesan

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