30.4 grams saturated fat. In a 9×13′ baking dish, arrange one layer of eggplant, one layer of tomato sauce and one layer of cheese mixture. Nom nom nom. Classic Recipe: 1,053 calories per serving. Easy & Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan A few months ago I had the amazing opportunity to have dinner with Janice Mondavi of CK Mondavi and Family and we shared an eggplant appetizer. but I simplified and lightened it up a bit. This eggplant casserole is comfort food at its best. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan (1/2 cup). 1,965 milligrams sodium. 1 large egg. Healthy baked eggplant with marinara sauce and cheese in a glass baking dish. This easy, simple Italian Eggplant Ricotta Bake is a perfect summertime comfort food. Repeat the process. 4+ pounds cheese. 12 ounces part-skim ricotta , Polly-o is the only brand I use. I must admit though that I still don’t eat ricotta cheese on its own. This Baked Eggplant Parmesan is delicious and the whole family will be asking for seconds. A combination of part-skim ricotta, sliced mozzarella, fontina, and Parmesan cheese allows for even coverage without hiding the eggplant or adding too much fat. olive oil spray. This recipe for this vegetarian ricotta and eggplant casserole was once again inspired by this great French magazine called Saveurs (I swear I always want to try half of their recipes!) Arrange three alternate layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta, mushroom mixture, mozzarella cheese, eggplant slices, sauce, and Parmesan … 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano. Ricotta and parmesan go perfectly well together. In another bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup parmesan, eggs and the remaining oregano (1 tablespoon). Spoon about one-quarter of the sauce Into an 11x7-inch baking dish. Ingredients. You won't believe that this Eggplant Parmesan is actually healthy. Deep-fried eggplant. 1 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped. 2-1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella , I used Sargento. Because sometimes we do need some summertime comfort. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Make this Easy & Healthy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe for dinner tonight! The best Healthy Eggplant Parmesan that has a crunchy coating, plenty of melted cheese, and a rich tomato sauce without all the calories and fat of the traditional fried version. Before I came to Italy I rarely ate eggplant and I never ate ricotta cheese, that is until I arrived at my mother-in-law’s table. Breadcrumbs. 2 pounds eggplant , 1 large or 2 medium. Set aside. Since the recipe debuted, jarred marinara brands have gotten wise to the need for options with less sodium.