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mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated hard cheese

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option, and grated hard cheese can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Slice the eggplant into rounds about half an inch thick.

Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil.

Place the eggplant slices on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

Roast the eggplant in the oven for about 10 minutes, then flip and roast for another 5 minutes until cooked through and tender.

Grate mozzarella cheese from a block for better melting.

Assemble the casserole by layering roasted eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.

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