Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

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Layers of tender baked eggplant slices with marinara sauce and melted fresh mozzarella, baked until bubbly and golden. This Italian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 90 minutes, pairs large eggplant, salt, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 45 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 1 large eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Lay slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 4 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning.
  3. Step 3: Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
  4. Step 4: In a 9x9-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom. Layer half of the baked eggplant slices, then top with 1 cup marinara sauce, 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and half of 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil.
  5. Step 5: Repeat layering with remaining eggplant, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil.
  6. Step 6: Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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