Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.8 (85)

Eggplant Parmesan

Name: Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6, 6 to 8
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2½ pounds eggplant (2 to 3 medium), (trimmed and cut crosswise into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick slices); 2½ teaspoons salt, (divided); ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 cups seasoned Italian bread crumbs; Vegetable oil, (for deep-frying (about 3 cups)); 1 (24 oz) jar good-quality marinara sauce, such as Rao's or Victoria; 3 cups (12 oz) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigianno-Reggiano; Fresh chopped basil, (for serving (optional)); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1½ cups milk; ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

NUTRITION · PER SERVING100M COOK

CAL 43%·PRO 64%

CARBS 63G29% OF CAL

10G FIBER35G OTHER18G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 54G57% OF CAL

19G SAT35G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Crispy fried eggplant layered with marinara sauce and melted cheese. A classic Italian comfort dish with a satisfying contrast of textures and rich, savory flavors.

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Ingredients

serves 6

2½ pounds eggplant (2 to 3 medium), (trimmed and cut crosswise into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick slices)
2½ teaspoons salt, (divided)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 cups seasoned Italian bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, (for deep-frying (about 3 cups))
1 (24 oz) jar good-quality marinara sauce, such as Rao's or Victoria
3 cups (12 oz) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigianno-Reggiano
Fresh chopped basil, (for serving (optional))
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½ cups milk
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 100M

CAL 43%·PRO 64%

CARBS 63G29% OF CAL

10G FIBER35G OTHER18G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 54G57% OF CAL

19G SAT35G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 30m
Cook: 1h 10m
Sodium: 2447mg
Total sugar: 18g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1011mg
Calcium: 610mg
Iron: 5mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 30M
SODIUM: 2447MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Eggplant Parmesan

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