# Grandma's Eggplant Parmigiana

This recipe shows how to make a layered eggplant parmesan dish with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 can Italian flavored breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs
- 1 package Mozzarella
- 1 piece fresh Pecorino Romano
- 1 container Ricotta
- 2 cans Marinara Sauce
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 handful dried parsley

## Instructions

1. Prepare the marinara sauce by browning 2 cloves of crushed garlic in olive oil, then add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and fresh basil.
2. Slice the eggplant, leaving the skin on.
3. Bread the eggplant slices by dipping them in the egg mixture and then coating them with Italian-flavored breadcrumbs.
4. Fry the breaded eggplant slices in hot oil until golden brown.
5. Prepare the ricotta mixture by mixing ricotta, Pecorino Romano, an egg, and dried parsley together.
6. Layer the eggplant parmesan by first placing a layer of eggplant slices in a baking dish, then top with marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella slices.
7. Repeat the layering process with eggplant, marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano.
8. Add fresh basil to the top.
9. Bake the eggplant parmesan at 375°F (uncovered) for exactly 20 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
10. Let it sit for about half an hour before serving.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- baking dish
- food processor

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinedebratto/video/7285094855745801502?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7486196988264220190
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4cb1d4c9-ec6d-4b54-bec8-88c82e394bac
- Extracted: 2025-04-13

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