Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella
Directions
- 1Slice the eggplant.
- 2Salt the sliced eggplant and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then pat dry.
- 3Add olive oil to a skillet.
- 4Add marinara sauce to the skillet.
- 5Season the marinara sauce with Italian spices.
- 6Add garlic to the marinara sauce.
- 7Add basil to the marinara sauce.
- 8Place the sliced eggplant in the skillet.
- 9Spoon marinara sauce into the eggplant slices.
- 10Place slices of mozzarella cheese between the eggplant slices.
- 11Place slices of tomato between the eggplant slices.
- 12Drizzle with olive oil.
- 13Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 1 tomato
- mozzarella
- marinara
- garlic
- basil
- Italian spices
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
skilletknifechopping board
Tips
- Salt sliced eggplant and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before patting dry to remove excess moisture.
- Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly and eggplant is tender for best results.
- Delicious as a starter or light meal.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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