Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 118 milliliters torn basil leaves; 1 teaspoons black pepper; 794 grams can crushed tomatoes; 118 milliliters crushed croutons; 118 milliliters dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon; 680 grams large eggplant (about , cut lengthwise into 8 slices (1/2 in. thick); 2 larges garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 59 milliliters olive oil, divided; 1 onion, chopped; 118 milliliters fresh oregano; 1 teaspoons red chile flakes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 227 grams water-packed fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices

Eggplant Parmesan might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 465 calories, 19g of protein, and 28g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of torn basil leaves, eggplant, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.

Instructions

Set an oven rack in highest position and preheat oven to 35

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Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.

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Garlic

Onion

Add wine and let reduce by half, 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar, pepper, and chile flakes and simmer, stirring often, until very thick, 20 minutes.

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Lay eggplant slices meanwhile on a greased broiler pan (they can overlap). Cover with foil.

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Bake until steamy and softened, 20 minutes. Uncover; brush with 1 tbsp. oil. Broil until starting to brown, then turn over and brush with remaining oil. Broil until lightly browned, 8 minutes total.

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Put an eggplant slice on an oven-safe plate (leave broiler on). Top with 1/4 cup tomato sauce.

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