Name: Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana (Standard)
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Eggplant-medium; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 Large Eggs; 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese-grated; 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil-for frying; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Dried Basil; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Sugar; 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese-shredded

Recipe tier

Eggplant
2 450 g Eggplant-medium
1/2 cup 120 mL All-Purpose Flour
2 2 Large Eggs
1 cup 120 g Italian Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup 30 g Parmesan Cheese-grated
1/4 cup 60 mL Vegetable Oil-for frying
Sauce
28 oz 794 g Crushed Tomatoes
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1 tsp 5 mL Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Dried Basil
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive Oil
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Cheese
8 oz 227 g Mozzarella Cheese-shredded

Equipment

Large Skillet
Baking Dish
3 Shallow Dishes
Saucepan
Paper Towels

Instructions

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Prepare the Sauce: Heat Olive Oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Crushed Tomatoes, Oregano, Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, Sugar, Salt, and Pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Eggplant: Slice Eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
Set up a breading station: Place Flour in one shallow dish, beaten Eggs in another, and Breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan Cheese in a third.
Bread the Eggplant: Dredge each Eggplant slice in Flour, then dip in Egg, and finally coat with Breadcrumbs. Ensure each slice is fully coated.
Fry the Eggplant: Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded Eggplant slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of Sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with fried Eggplant slices, then top with Mozzarella Cheese and more Sauce. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of Sauce and Cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 650