Simple Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
This simple and delicious recipe was provided to us by the Piedmont Environmental Council. Thank you, PEC!
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, sliced into rounds
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups of dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cups spaghetti (or marinara) sauce
- 1/2 pound of mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
Equipment
- Pan
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Deep baking dish
Instructions
- Salt each slice of eggplant generously.
- Let slices stand for 30 minutes, rinse and pat dry.
- Dip each eggplant slice into beaten egg and cover with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan, fry eggplant in hot oil for 2 minutes on each side
- Arrange fried eggplant slices into greased baking dish.
- Spread half of the sauce, half the mozzarella, and hall the parmesan.
- Repeat the layers (steps 5-6)
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees, until cheese is bubbling.
Piedmont Environmental Council
The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) was founded in 1972 and has a mission to protect and restore the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities.
PEC is a long-term partner of Loudoun Hunger Relief, donating fresh produce for our neighbors for many years. In FY25 alone, they donated over 39,000lbs of food to LHR. Thank you, PEC, for your generosity and partnership!
