# Melanzane alla parmigiana

Melanzane alla parmigiana is a delicious baked eggplant dish.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 large eggplants
- 1 cup flour
- 0.1 salt
- 0.1 pepper
- 20 slices fresh mozzarella
- 5 cups marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 cup avocado or vegetable oil

## Instructions

1. Slice eggplants into ¼-inch rounds, salt them, and let rest for 20 minutes to remove bitterness. Pat dry.
2. Dredge slices in seasoned flour and fry in hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
3. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread marinara in a baking dish.
4. Place a mozzarella slice on each fried eggplant, fold over, and layer in the dish.
5. Top with more marinara and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
6. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
7. Add a final layer of mozzarella, let sit for 10 minutes, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

## Equipment

- knife
- peeler
- grater
- colander
- blender
- pot
- frying pan
- baking dish
- wooden spoon
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGs_BpCvVag/?igsh=MTNqaWV5ZndndGZmeg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ed5e0866-5e5c-4b0a-a633-4071453bf85d
- Extracted: 2025-04-16

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