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Eggplant Parmesan

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 8
Calories: 220
Best Season: Fall, Summer
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Description

A lighter take on eggplant Parmesan from the Sugar Busters lifestyle — a homemade tomato sauce with crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning, layered with sliced eggplant dipped in egg and Parmesan, baked rather than fried. All the flavor of the classic, with a cleaner preparation.

Ingredients
  • 28 oz. Crushed tomatoes in puree
  • 15 oz. Tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped fine
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Cups Fresh basil , chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Baking soda
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large Eggplant, sliced
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. 3
    Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  4. 4
    Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg, then coat in Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5
    In a greased baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce. Layer eggplant over sauce. Top with mozzarella. Repeat layers ending with sauce and cheese.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 8g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The baking soda in the sauce reduces acidity and produces a noticeably smoother, rounder tomato flavor.

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