Baked Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan Towers

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Layered slices of breaded eggplant baked with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, served as elegant individual towers. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs salt, all-purpose flour, large eggs, beaten for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lay 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/2-inch rounds on a baking sheet, sprinkle both sides with 1 tsp salt, and let rest for 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Set up a breading station with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 beaten large eggs, and 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
  3. Step 3: Dip each eggplant slice first in flour, shaking off excess, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Place coated slices on a plate.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a baking dish, layer fried eggplant slices with 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, building 3 individual towers.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish each tower with 2 fresh basil leaves before serving.

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