Easy Italian Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

When you're in the mood for Italian, nothing else will do! Luckily, this Easy Italian Eggplant Parmesan Casserole is quick and delicious, with all the essence of Italy baked right in. Put this easy casserole recipe on tonight's menu, and you're sure to please the whole family. They'll be begging for seconds, which is great because this recipe makes 6 servings -- perfect for a family of 3. Whether you enjoy this meal on a regular night at home or for a special occasion, this hearty recipe is sure to find its way into your heart.

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Serves6

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time1 hr 15 min

Cooking MethodCasserole, Oven

Ingredients

1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
4 Egg whites, lightly beaten
2 cups Whole Wheat Panko
1 Large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 cups Marinara Sauce
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 cups Reduced-Fat Shredded Mozzarella
2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
1 package Whole Wheat Spaghetti, cooked following package directions

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Place flour, egg whites and panko in separate shallow dishes. Dredge eggplant slices in flour, dip in egg whites and coat with panko. Place on Swiss Diamond Double-Burner Grill Pan in a single layer.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes, flip, and bake for another 20 minutes or until eggplant is tender and panko is golden brown.
Spread 1 cup of sauce over the bottom of your baking dish. (We used the Swiss Diamond Roasting Pan, but a Casserole dish would also be perfect for this recipe!) Place half of the eggplant slices over the sauce and season with 1/8 tsp of salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Layer with 1 cup of the sauce, 1 cup of the mozzarella, ¼ cup of the grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp basil and ½ tsp red pepper flakes. Repeat layering with remaining eggplant, salt, pepper, sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil and red pepper flakes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve over cooked whole wheat spaghetti.

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cmv7621 5606386

Nov 13, 2018

My favorite casserole is Loaded Potato Casserole. I've never tried eggplant but this recipe looks tasty!

Knittingdancer on Ravelry

Nov 08, 2018

I like to fix a ground beef with tater tots casserole in the winter months.

ridiculosity 67303 43

Nov 05, 2018

Every casserole is different, but one made with home-made noodles is always welcome here.

aketch

Nov 05, 2018

I was pleased to see this recipe. I have just purchased an egglant but have never cooked with it. I am looking forward to trying out a recipe.

Janice L

Jun 01, 2017

I really enjoy Italian food and so does my family. We would probably like eating this casserole. What's even better is that this is a meatless main dish, which is great when you are trying to consume less meat and have healthier eating habits. This dish would be good for dinner on the weekend, when there is more time to prepare a meal. A tossed green salad would go well with this casserole.