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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Sides » Baked Eggplant Parmesan (Video)

Baked Eggplant Parmesan (Video)

Published: Sep 7, 2010 · Last Modified: October 3, 2019 by Dani

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If you guys like Eggplant Parmesan this video is a “must watch”!

I take a Classic Eggplant Parmesan recipe and share all my tips on how to lighten it up without loosing any of the flavor!

If you have ANY tips or ideas on how to lighten up Eggplant Parmesan with out sacrificing any of the flavor PLEASE leave your comments below!  I love hearing what you guys have to say!!

In the meantime… hope you guys are enjoying the tail end of Summer!

Baked eggplant Parmesan
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4.74 from 52 votes

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Course: DIET, DINNER, sides
Cuisine: gluten free, Italian, kids, low carb + keto, nut free, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 95kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants about 1 lb each, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 3 cups of tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp of grated Romano
  • 1.5 cup of part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup of parsley chopped up
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella diced
  • 2 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 400.
  • Start by making the sauce if you don't have any already made. While the sauce simmers, slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices. Lightly salt the slices and put in a colander to release excess moisture for about 1/2 hour. Lay on paper towels to soak up any extra moisture.
  • Preheat oven to 400. Lightly spray the eggplant with olive oil spray on both sides and place on rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning half way through until eggplant is tender and golden brown.
  • In a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, parsley and a little salt and pepper.
  • In a 9x12 baking dish, put a little sauce on the bottom of the dish and put a layer of eggplant to cover the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture. A tablespoon of grated Romano and a bit more sauce sauce. Add another layer of eggplant and repeat the ricotta cheese, Romano cheese and sauce until everything is used up. Top with sauce, a tablespoons of Romano and the chopped mozzarella cheese.
  • Pop in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through and bubbling, about 30 minutes at 400 Take it out of the oven and let it sit about 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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About Dani

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Dani!
    I’m gluten free and trying to follow a clean diet. I love how easy and simple your recipes are, I work so much better by video. This recipe is so light and delicious I make it once a month. My fiance thinks i’m the best cook, but I tell him its not me it’s Dani!! We love ya — keep ’em comin!

    Mary 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 30, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      My hubby loves this recipe too! It’s one of his favorites. So glad you guys are enjoying it too!

      Reply
  2. Jeff Stanley says

    January 10, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    5 stars
    Could you put the eggplant in a dehydrator in lieu of salting it to draw out the moisture? thanx

    Reply
    • Dani says

      January 13, 2015 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      That is a great question and I’m not sure. My gut instinct is yes, b/c it accomplishes the same thing, right? – It pulls out the water… but you would have to be sure not to leave it in too long;)

      Reply
  3. Margaret Belostock says

    February 18, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Dani-Girl!
    Sure, we can easily enjoy fine-dining dishes out at some fancy restaurant as much as anyone else-yet sometimes, all we want is a little taste of home. We’re talking about satisfying the inner child with comfort food like mom used to make- bubbling with hunks of love fused throughout. Your Baked Eggplant Parmesan was much more than an unbelievably delicious recipe, it was like traveling down memory lane to my own mom’s kitchen. And it was worth the journey! Dani-girl thank you for the recipe and fond memories!
    Question, I want to make your eggplant parmesan and then shipped it to my daughter who lives in Boston, MA via U.S. postal system and want to know – can it be shipped? I mean, how do I successfully have it shipped? I would imagine it would require some type of a chilled box, yet, I don’t know for sure since I’ve never shipped home cooking before. Do you have any ideas how it can be safely shipped?

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    • Dani says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoy the dish! It’s one of my favorites. As for shipping I honestly don’t know. I’ve never attempted osmehitng like this but I bet theres a way to do it. Maybe try a quick google search – I’m sure there will be great suggestions! Good luck!

      Reply
  4. sb says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    1. you forgot to mention in the recipe the egg and Parmesan ???? lol 

    Reply
  5. Barbara says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    Can I assemble eggplant Parmesan one day in advance and back it next day?  When do I use basil?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 8, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Yes ! That works – finish it with the basil.

      Reply
  6. Cindy says

    May 1, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this today.. WOW Love it. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 1, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome! I’m so glad you loved it 🙂

      Reply
    • Dani says

      May 3, 2016 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Carolyn says

    July 23, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it was wonderful! I added more fresh basil to the ricotta and to save time I used store-bought sauce (a jar of fire roasted and half a jar of tomato basil), which added about 2 cups more than the recipe calls for because I like it really saucy. I served it over angel hair pasta and I love it because it’s like having eggplant parmesan and vegetarian lasagna in one. Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      July 25, 2016 at 1:19 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious! So happy you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  8. Nonna says

    May 14, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    Hi. I make eggplant parm, healthy at least on ea week. I bake my eggplant seasoned…then I mix up cottage cheese 1% with parsley garlic s&p. I layer all with a fresh tomato basil sauce, homemade and top with a part skim mozzarella. It’s amazing

    Reply
  9. Jorge Flores says

    April 12, 2019 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani, I was watching your video on homemade Eggpant Parm but I was watching it without volume cause I was at work. Did you explain what comprises the sauce?. It looks like your sauce was pre made.

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    • Jorge Flores says

      April 12, 2019 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      Also, where does the Basil go into the recipe it doesn’t say

      Reply
      • Dani says

        April 12, 2019 at 11:21 am

        5 stars
        I like to sprinkle the basil over the top when it’s all done cooking.

        Reply
    • Dani says

      April 12, 2019 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Hi Jorge. You can really use any tomato sauce you like. I’ll have to share a recipe soon!

      Reply
  10. Jorge Flores says

    April 12, 2019 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Dani, was there anything that you added to the pre made tomato sauce?

    Reply
  11. Tammy Acosta says

    January 30, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    4 stars
    Hi! Thanks for sharing this recipe! Remember to add the egg(s?) to the ingredients list. 😉

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 17, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you, Tammy! I just updated it now 🙂

      Reply
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