Eggplant Parm

  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
Eggplant:2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon water2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese2 (1-pound) eggplants, peeled and cut crosswise into1/2-inch-thick slicesCooking sprayFilling:1/2 cup tom fresh basil1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 1/2 teaspoons minced gar1ic1/4 teaspoon salt1 (16-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese1 large egg, lightly beatenRemaining ingredients:1 (24-ounce) jar premium pasta sauce1/4 teaspoon salt8 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese314 cup (3 ounces) finely grated fontina cheese
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375".

2. To make eggplant, combine 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow dish.Combine panko and 1/4
cup Parmigiano­ Reggiano in a second shallow dish. Dip eggplant in egg mixture; dredge in panko
mixture, pressing genUyto adhere and shaking off excess.Place eggplant 1 inch apart on baking
sheets coated with cooking spray.Bake at 375" for 30 minutes or until golden, turning once and
rotating baking sheets after 15 minutes.

3. To make filling,combine basil and next 6 ingredients (through egg).

4. To assemble, spoon 112 cup pasta sauce in bottom of a 13 x9-inch glass baking dish coated with
cooking spray.Layer half of eggplant slices over pasta sauce. Sprinkle eggplant with 1/8 teaspoon
salt. Top with about 3/4 cup pasta sauce; spread half of ricotta mixture owr sauce,and top with a
third of mozzarella and 1/4 cup fontina.Repeat layers once, ending with about 1 cup pasta sauce.
Cowr tightiywith aluminum foil coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375" for 35 minutes. Remow
foil;top with remaining third of mozzarella and 1/4 cup fontina.Bake at 375" for 10 minutes or
until sauce is bubbly and cheese melts; cool10 minutes.


Serving Size: 12 servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROBYN262.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 326.2
  • Total Fat: 14.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 111.7 mg
  • Sodium: 633.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 20.7 g

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