Eggplant parmesan without oven | Italian classic "parmigiana di melanzane" recipe

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.

Slice the eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.

In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.

Layer fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used.

Top with remaining tomato sauce and a sprinkle of basil.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

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