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Eggplant Parmesan Bake

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Italian
Eggplant Parmesan Bake
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing, or as needed
  • 2 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to its highest temperature setting, which is 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a pastry brush and apply two tablespoons of olive oil to the sliced eggplant; arrange them in a single layer on a shallow baking dish.
3
Then, place the preheated oven in its cooling mode and bake the eggplant for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it becomes tender and has a rich brown color. Remove the eggplant from the oven.
4
Now, decrease the oven temperature to its lower setting of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
5
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, mushrooms, and garlic in hot oil until the onion becomes soft and tender, taking anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Add the tomato sauce, basil, and oregano to the skillet; bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
7
Reduce the heat in the skillet and let it simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened, approximately 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Arrange half of the eggplant slices in a 2-quart casserole dish; top with half of the sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients.
9
Finally, bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.