Eggplant (aubergine) Parmesan

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium eggplants
• 1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 8 ounces parmesan cheese
• 3 cups marinara sauce (such as trader joe's)
• 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 slice eggplant into rounds at least 1/4 inch thick.
• 2 brush rounds with olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 425 degrees on a parchment lined sheet pan until completely cooked.
• 3 in a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a layer of eggplant, a layer of marinara, a layer of mozzarella, a layer of basil and a layer of parmesan.
• 4 repeat until all ingredients are used.
• 5 bake in a 375 degree oven until the casserole is bubbling.
• 6 remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.