baked-eggplant-parmesan.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place eggplant slices in a colander; sprinkle both sides of each slice with salt. Allow to sit for at least 3 hours. Wipe excess moisture from eggplant slices with paper towels.",
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.",
        "Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.",
        "Dip eggplant slices in beaten egg; coat with bread crumb mixture. Arrange coated eggplant slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.",
        "Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a layer of spaghetti sauce; top with a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese and 1/3 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer. Sprinkle with basil.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices",
        "1 tablespoon salt, or as needed",
        "1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs",
        "1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "2 eggs, beaten",
        "1 (28 ounce) jar garlic-and-tomato pasta sauce",
        "1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed",
        "1/2 teaspoon dried basil"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Baked Eggplant Parmesan",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/229369/baked-eggplant-parmesan/"
}