Baked Eggplant with Mozzarella

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the eggplant.
  2. 2Slice the eggplant.
  3. 3Slice the eggplant.
  4. 4Salt the sliced eggplant and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then pat dry.
  5. 5Salt the sliced eggplant and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then pat dry.
  6. 6Salt the sliced eggplant and let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then pat dry.
  7. 7Add olive oil to a skillet.
  8. 8Add olive oil to a skillet.
  9. 9Add olive oil to a skillet.
  10. 10Add marinara sauce to the skillet.
  11. 11Add marinara sauce to the skillet.
  12. 12Add marinara sauce to the skillet.
  13. 13Season the marinara sauce with Italian spices.
  14. 14Season the marinara sauce with Italian spices.
  15. 15Season the marinara sauce with Italian spices.
  16. 16Add garlic to the marinara sauce.
  17. 17Add garlic to the marinara sauce.
  18. 18Add garlic to the marinara sauce.
  19. 19Add basil to the marinara sauce.
  20. 20Add basil to the marinara sauce.
  21. 21Add basil to the marinara sauce.
  22. 22Place the sliced eggplant in the skillet.
  23. 23Place the sliced eggplant in the skillet.
  24. 24Place the sliced eggplant in the skillet.
  25. 25Spoon marinara sauce into the eggplant slices.
  26. 26Spoon marinara sauce into the eggplant slices.
  27. 27Spoon marinara sauce into the eggplant slices.
  28. 28Place slices of mozzarella cheese between the eggplant slices.
  29. 29Place slices of mozzarella cheese between the eggplant slices.
  30. 30Place slices of mozzarella cheese between the eggplant slices.
  31. 31Place slices of tomato between the eggplant slices.
  32. 32Place slices of tomato between the eggplant slices.
  33. 33Place slices of tomato between the eggplant slices.
  34. 34Drizzle with olive oil.
  35. 35Drizzle with olive oil.
  36. 36Drizzle with olive oil.
  37. 37Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  38. 38Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
  39. 39Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 tomato
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • marinara
  • marinara
  • marinara
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • basil
  • basil
  • basil
  • Italian spices
  • Italian spices
  • Italian spices
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 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).