Eggplant Casserole with Mozzarella

Main Dishes | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

50 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Eggplant Casserole with Mozzarella

Ingredients

Eggplants - 22.9 oz
Onion - 1 head
Garlic - 1 clove
Tomatoes - 2 pieces
Sugar - 1 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese - 1.8 oz
Breadcrumbs - 1 tablespoon
Melted Cheese - 5.3 oz
Olive Oil - to taste
Ocean salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Fresh basil leaves - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 356°F. Arrange the slices of eggplant on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake for about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Sauté the onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add diced, seedless tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook for 10 minutes, then add a handful of chopped basil.

Step 3

Layer the slices of eggplant in a baking dish (1L). Top with a layer of grated mozzarella, tomatoes, and grated Parmesan. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.