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Olive Garden Eggplant Parmesan

A copycat Olive Garden Eggplant Parmesan recipe for an easy way to enjoy this classic italian restaurant favorite at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Wash eggplant and trim off ends. Slice into ¼ inch thick slices, approximately 12 slices should come out of a standard sized eggplant.
  • Measure flour and bread crumbs into separate bowls. Measure egg wash ingredients (egg and milk) into a bowl and whisk together.
  • Coat eggplant slice completely in flour.
  • Next, coat the flour covered slice in egg wash mixture.
  • Coat with breadcrumbs until completely covered and place on a plate to the side. Repeat steps until all of the eggplant slices have been coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in stages fry eggplant until both sides are golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat until all eggplant slices have been fried.
  • Place in a casserole dish or baking sheet. Cover with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender.
  • Serve with a extra marinara sauce on the side and a bed of pasta noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 302mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g