Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, un-peeled, sliced into slices
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method

  • 1) Add beaten eggs to shallow dish. Dip eggplant into beaten eggs.Coat with breadcrumbs.
  • 2) Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • 3) Add eggplants to skillet. Saute until brown, turn brown, turn brown other side. Transfer to plate.
  • 4) In small bowl, mix salt, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and tomatoes.
  • 5) Wipe skillet clean. Add 3/4 cup marinara sauce to skillet. Arrange half of eggplant slices over marinara.
  • 6) Spoon half tomato mixture over eggplant. Spoon 1 cup marinara over eggplant. Sprinkle half the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over marinara.
  • 7) Repeat layering procedure with remaining ingredients.
  • 8) Cover skillet. Simmer 15 minutes