Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Step by Step

Learn how to make authentic Italian Eggplant Parmesean (Parmigiana di Melanzane) with ThatLadyAnna! In this step-by-step recipe, Anna shows you how to make crispy fried eggplant layered with homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan for a classic baked Italian comfort dish that’s perfect for family dinners and sure to be a real crowd pleaser.

This easy eggplant parmesan recipe is a southern Italian favorite, simple ingredients, big flavor, and straight from Mama’s kitchen.

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👇 Ingredients and full recipe below.

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🍆 Eggplant Parmesan Full Recipe 🧀

Ingredients:
• 2 large eggplants
• 1 cup flour (seasoned with salt & pepper)
• 20 slices fresh mozzarella
• 5 cups marinara sauce (recipe video link for homemade sauce below)
• ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 cup avocado or vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:
1. Slice eggplants into ¼-inch slices, salt them, and let rest for 20 minutes to remove bitterness. Pat dry.
2. Dredge slices in seasoned flour and fry in hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
3. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread marinara in a baking dish. Place a mozzarella slice on each fried eggplant, fold over, and layer in the dish.
4. Top with more marinara and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
5. Add a final layer of Parmigiano, let sit for 10 minutes, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Want to make your own homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes? Check out Mama’s step by step recipe for it:
👉🍅 https://youtu.be/QKSG4nDjMdE?si=-OF89B94KxR2Fidf

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