MAKEOVER EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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Here's a healthy version of a restaurant classic that you can easily make at home. Our recipe has 300 fewer calories and half the fat and sodium of typical eggplant Parmesan. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1-3/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
9 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, tomato paste and 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in shallow bowl, whisk eggs and water. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. Dip eggplant slices into flour then in egg mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning once. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions., Spoon 2 cups sauce over eggplants; top with cheeses. Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., Drain spaghetti. Serve remaining sauce over spaghetti; top with eggplant slices. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which melted perfectly. I wi


Mike Oxmal
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This is a great recipe for eggplant parmesan. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Kelvin Peter
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I've made eggplant parmesan many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The eggplant was perfectly crispy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will


Mandisa Fredericks
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was so delicious and easy to make. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will definitel


Stu Tube
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which melted perfectly. I wi


Andrew
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This is a great recipe for eggplant parmesan. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


MD FOZIUR
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I've made eggplant parmesan many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The eggplant was perfectly crispy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will


Merigot Gueu
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was so delicious and easy to make. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will definitel


Leticia Kyomukama
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which melted perfectly. I wi


MdTaijul Islam
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This is a great recipe for eggplant parmesan. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Nice Nepal
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I've made eggplant parmesan many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The eggplant was perfectly crispy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will


Mohamed Jabaty
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was so delicious and easy to make. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will definitel


Nethum Gethmuka
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which melted perfectly. I wi


Amir Saleem
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This is a great recipe for eggplant parmesan. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Ronda Hord
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I've made eggplant parmesan many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The eggplant was perfectly crispy and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will


Md Torikul
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was so delicious and easy to make. The eggplant was crispy and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I loved the addition of the mozzarella cheese, which melted perfectly. I will definitely be ma


Md Salem
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese, which added a nice salty flavo


Alina Kumal
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This is the best eggplant parmesan recipe I've ever tried! The eggplant was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy. I loved the addition of the fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish. I will definitely be making this again a


Zain Sb
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I was skeptical about making eggplant parmesan at home, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be m


Bhupal Eai
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This eggplant parmesan recipe is a game-changer! I've tried many recipes before, but this one takes the cake. The eggplant slices were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. My family loved it!


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