# Eggplant Parmigiana

Crispy layers of golden fried eggplant, rich tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmigiano, and basil baked to perfection, a real Italian classic from the south of Italy.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 eggplant
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella
- 1 jar tomato passata
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
- Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
- salt
- black pepper
- fresh basil
- olive oil
- flour
- breadcrumbs
- garlic cloves
- water

## Instructions

1. Slice the eggplant.
2. Flour the eggplant slices.
3. Fry the eggplant slices until golden and crispy.
4. Set fried eggplant on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on the bottom of a baking dish.
6. Add some sauce on top of the breadcrumbs.
7. Layer eggplant over the sauce.
8. Add fresh mozzarella cubes.
9. Add freshly grated Parmigiano.
10. Add more tomato sauce.
11. Add fresh basil.
12. Repeat the layers of eggplant, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano, tomato sauce, and fresh basil.
13. For the top layer, add eggplant, sauce, Parmigiano, and fresh basil.
14. Pop it in the oven.

## Equipment

- knife
- frying pan
- tongs
- paper towels
- baking dish
- ladle
- grater
- oven

## Tips

- The more layers the better.
- You can serve this one up hot, cold, the same day, or the next day.
- Let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMn7w1PJ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0d323ce0-12a8-4928-88f3-0b7ac19cfcec
- Extracted: 2025-11-16

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