LIGHTER EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Baked eggplant and a healthier bechamel sauce match up in an Italian classic made virtuous. In this lighter recipe, the cheeses are on top, instead of in layers, with a creamy pink sauce underneath.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Arrange eggplant on two rimmed baking sheets. Brush eggplant on both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning slices and rotating sheets halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: Off heat, in a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup milk, flour, and garlic. Gradually whisk in remaining 3/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until pink sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Alternate layers of baked eggplant with pink sauce. Dollop with remaining 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake on upper rack until browned and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 12 g
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Kyakunzire Abias
[email protected]This was the best eggplant parmesan I've ever had! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, the sauce was delicious, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really made the dish pop. I'll definitely be making thi
Rejano Clash
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was good, but not great. The eggplant was a bit too oily, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Shabbir Hasan
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many steps and ingredients involved, and it took me a long time to make. The eggplant parmesan turned out okay, but it wasn't worth the effort.
Bishnu Thapa
[email protected]This eggplant parmesan was a bit bland. The eggplant was cooked well, but the sauce lacked flavor. I think I'll try adding some more garlic and oregano next time.
sharon joseph
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan turned out great! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I loved the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up th
ALI RIAGA
[email protected]This was the best eggplant parmesan I've ever had! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, the sauce was delicious, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really made the dish pop. I'll definitely be making thi
Mercy Manji
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was good, but not great. The eggplant was a bit too oily, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Theo Dell
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many steps and ingredients involved, and it took me a long time to make. The eggplant parmesan turned out okay, but it wasn't worth the effort.
Phind
[email protected]This eggplant parmesan was a bit too bland for my taste. The eggplant was crispy, but the sauce lacked flavor. I think I'll try adding some more garlic and oregano next time.
MH Rahad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The eggplant parmesan is always crispy and delicious, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love that it's a healthier version of a classic dish, and it's perfect for a weeknight me
Allee Pendergrass
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the crispy eggplant and the flavorful sauce. I especially appreciated that the recipe was relatively easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
MD Sieam hossain
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant parmesan turned out amazing. The eggplant was tender and juicy, and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. I loved the addition of the fresh basil and oregano, w
Khodeza Akter
[email protected]This eggplant parmesan recipe is a game-changer! It's so much lighter and healthier than the traditional version, but it still has all the flavor and cheesy goodness. I love that it uses whole-wheat bread crumbs and low-fat cheese, and the eggplant i