Rasila Mami's Baked Eggplant Parmesean

The only thing that gets me to eat eggplant.

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• Olive oil
• Pasta sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper
• Oregano
• Italian bread loaf
• (Serves 4-5 people)

Instructions

Preheat oven at 400 deg. Temperature

Eggplant

Instructions

• Peel the eggplant completely and remove the top (stem). 
• Make thin (about ¼’’ thick) round slices. 
• Take olive oil and brush onto both sides of the slices.

Breading

Instructions 

• Take the slices (after oil is applied) and place onto a plate covered in breadcrumbs. 
• Press gently so that breadcrumbs adhere to the slice. 
• Repeat so that both sides of the eggplant slice are covered.

Bread

Instructions

• Slice and toast Italian bread.

Pasta Sauce

Instructions

•  Heat pasta sauce on stove until boiling.

Cooking

Instructions 

• Arrange the coated slices onto a baking pan (cover first with Pam) and bake until golden brown. (Flip the eggplant if needed.)

Time to Eat!

Instructions 

• Place 2 Italian bread slices onto a plate. 
• Cover the each of the slices of bread with a few slices of the baked eggplant. 
• Place sauce over the eggplant and add mozzarella cheese, as desired. 
• Heat for 20 seconds in the microwave until the cheese melts. 
• Season the dish with crushed red pepper, oregano and Parmesan cheese, as desired. Enjoy!