Ingredients

• Eggplant - 2 medium, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
• Salt - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - ¼ cup
• Marinara sauce - 2 cups
• Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 1 cup, grated
• Italian seasoning - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil - ¼ cup, chopped

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2.

   Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

3. 3.

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices until golden and tender.

4. 4.

   Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

5. 5.

   Layer half of the eggplant slices over the sauce.

6. 6.

   Top with half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

7. 7.

   Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and cheeses.

8. 8.

   Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top.

9. 9.

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

10. 10.

    Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutritional Facts