Sometimes the simple things are just what you need. I have to thank a couple lovely ladies for their kind comments on the LFK Facebook page when I posted this picture. I was thinking, maybe to simple to bother posting, then they reminded me that sometimes a simple idea is just what someone is looking for that day.
So here it is, incredibly Easy Eggplant Stacks! On of my very favorite classic Italian dishes is eggplant parmigiana but some days the thought of breading and frying up slices of eggplant doesn’t appeal. This dish is most definitely healthier and less labor intense. Simple thick slices of eggplant cooked in a non stick pan until lightly golden on each side. Place the eggplant onto a baking sheet, stacking a couple slices up with a basic tomato sauce {see below the recipe box} and a slice of fresh mozzarella in between and on top. Pop in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Served with a nice salad and you’ve got yourself a great, easy homemade meal!
- 2 large eggplants
- about a cup of tomato sauce
- ½- 3/4 lb fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- grated pecorino romano
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
- Preheat your oven to 385 degrees.
- A like to peel some of the skin off, basically making stripes down the eggplant. If you prefer to leave it all on or peel it all off thats ok too!
- In a large saute pan, over medium high heat, add a little drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the eggplant for a few minutes on each side, just until lightly golden. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Once all the eggplant is cooked you can start stacking. Start with a slice of eggplant, add a little sauce, a slice of mozzarella, another slice of eggplant, more sauce and another slice of mozzarella.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- You can top off each stack with a little grated pecorino cheese and fresh chopped parsley before serving.
May
Yummmm, these look very delicious! I love eggplant, so this is the perfect recipe for me!