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eggplant parmesan

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jennifer Bass
@jenniebug1978
Richmond, KY

Since we always do more than one family dinner for Christmas, my family and I have decided to do a non-traditional dinner. This past year, I made eggplant Parmesan and it was a huge hit!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Eggplant Parmesan is an Italian favorite and this version is restaurant quality. It's double dipped in Italian bread crumbs and Panko crumbs which creates a super crispy coating. Served over spaghetti that's lightly sauced and with sweet peas is wonderful. The result is simply delicious - a must-try!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For eggplant parmesan

  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 6
    eggs
  • 2 c
    Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 c
    Panko crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1
    eggplant, sliced 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 - 2 c
    marinara sauce
  • angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 - 1 c
    frozen peas
  • 5 - 6 Tbsp
    freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make eggplant parmesan

  • Boiling a pot of water.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil.
  • Adding oil to a skillet.
    2
    While water is warming, heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add oil.
  • Dredging station set up.
    3
    Using 1 large bowl and 2 plates, set up a prepping station to bread the eggplant. Crack eggs in a bowl and whisk well. Place the Italian bread crumbs on one plate and place the Panko on the other plate. Add Italian seasoning and garlic salt to the Panko and blend with a dry fork.
  • Dipping eggplant slice into egg.
    4
    Working in batches, dip the eggplant slices in the egg, letting the excess drip off.
  • Coating eggplant in bread crumbs.
    5
    Coat with the Italian bread crumbs.
  • Coating eggplant in egg, again.
    6
    Dip back into the egg, letting the excess drip off.
  • Coating eggplant in Panko crumbs.
    7
    Dip into the Panko crumbs.
  • Breaded eggplant in a skillet.
    8
    Place the breaded eggplant slices in the skillet. Do not overcrowd the skillet.
  • Flipping the fried eggplant.
    9
    Let the eggplant cook for about 2 minutes (or until brown) before flipping them over to the other side. Let them get just a light golden brown.
  • Fried eggplant on a baking sheet.
    10
    Once the eggplant has been browned on both sides, place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake approximately 20 minutes.
  • Warming the marinara sauce.
    11
    While the eggplant is in the oven, warm the marinara sauce over medium-low heat. You may want to make sure this is covered with a lid to help prevent splattering.
  • Adding spaghetti to boiling water.
    12
    Generously salt the boiling water and cook the pasta according to package. (You may want to start the pasta within the last 10-13 minutes of the cook time for the eggplant so everything stays nice and hot.)
  • Adding frozen peas to the boiling pasta.
    13
    During the last two minutes of the cook time for the pasta, add the peas.
  • Draining the pasta and peas.
    14
    Drain the pasta and peas using a colander.
  • Mixing some marinara into pot of spaghetti.
    15
    Place drained pasta back in the pot. Add about 3 tablespoons (or more) of the marinara sauce to the pasta and mix.
  • Pasta, peas, and eggplant on a plate.
    16
    Place pasta and peas on a plate and top with the eggplant.
  • Marinara and shredded cheese on top of eggplant.
    17
    Spoon the marinara over top of the eggplant. Sprinkle about 1-2 teaspoons of shredded Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella.
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