Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Olive Garden is a very famous American restaurant that specializes in Italian dishes. If you have been to their restaurant then you have probably really enjoyed the tasty meals on their menu.

In today’s post, we have the delicious Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe for you to whip up in your own kitchen.

This recipe is great for anyone who loves tasty, cheesy food. It’s super easy to make and fun to eat, and you don’t need any meat.

Why You’ll Love This Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

This Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe is a great dish to have for dinner.

Even though this meal may sound a little unhealthy because of the cheese, it’s still full of vegetables and you could always use low-fat cheese.

I personally made this dish for me and my husband but instead of regular cheese I used low-fat cheese and it still tasted amazing.

Whether you like cooking a lot or are just learning, this recipe is easy to follow and will make a yummy meal that anyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• Salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Shallow bowls
• Whisk
• Large baking dish
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

How to make this Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Prepare the Eggplant:

1. Cut the eggplants into slices about as thick as a pen.
2. Place the slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
3. Let them sit for 30 minutes, then pat them dry with paper towels.

Bread the Eggplant:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Put flour in one bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix the eggs and milk.
4. In a third bowl, put the breadcrumbs.
5. Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs.

Bake the Eggplant:

1. Put the breaded slices of eggplant on a baking tray with the parchment paper.
2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning them over halfway, until they are brown and crispy.

Assemble the Parmigiana:

1. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a large baking dish.
2. Put a layer of baked eggplant slices over the sauce.
3. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
4. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a lot of cheese on top.

Bake the Dish:

1. Place it into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden.
2. Allow the dish to stand for five to 10 minutes before serving to let it cool down.
3. You can add fresh basil leaves on top if you like.

Tips

• Make sure you salt the eggplant as it removes the bitter taste and any extra moisture, this step is important.
• If you want the Eggplant to be crispy you can fry the breaded eggplant slices before you start to bake it.
• If you want this recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
• Feel free to add extra veggies such as spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for added flavor and nutrition.

What pairs well with this Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

This tasty Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe goes will a variety of sides such as Black Garlic Bread or green salad.

When it comes to drinks you could have this meal with a glass of grape juice or Simple Rusa Drink Recipe.

Just to highlight this dish is quite heavy because of the cheese and you do not necessarily have to pair anything with this meal.

FAQ

Can I freeze Eggplant Parmigiana?

Yes for sure you can wrap it in a plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, make sure you defrost it properly.

What can I use instead of eggplant?

If you are not a fan of eggplant, you can always use zucchini or big mushrooms. They will work in a similar way and the result will be nice.

Can I make this recipe without cheese?

Cheese makes this recipe, but if you have no choice you can always use dairy-free cheeses if you can’t have dairy or are vegan.

Wrapping up

This cheesy recipe tastes amazing and is a unique meal that will impress anyone who tries it.

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Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: MainCuisine: Italian, AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

45

minutes

Cooking time

50

minutes

Calories

320

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

35

minutes

Discover how to make the delicious Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe at home! Enjoy this vegetarian dish with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants

• Salt

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs

• 2 cups marinara sauce

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh basil leaves

Directions

• Prepare the Eggplant
• Cut the eggplants into slices about as thick as a pen.
• Place the slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
• Let them sit for 30 minutes, then pat them dry with paper towels.
• Bread the Eggplant
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Put flour in one bowl.
• In another bowl, mix the eggs and milk.
• In a third bowl, put the breadcrumbs.
• Dip each eggplant slice in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
• Bake the Eggplant
• Put the breaded slices of eggplant on a baking tray with the parchment paper.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning them over halfway, until they are brown and crispy.
• Assemble the Parmigiana
• Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a large baking dish.
• Put a layer of baked eggplant slices over the sauce.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
• Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a lot of cheese on top.
• Bake the Dish
• Place it into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden.
• Allow the dish to stand for five to 10 minutes before serving to let it cool down.
• You can add fresh basil leaves on top if you like.

Notes

• Make sure you salt the eggplant as it removes the bitter taste and any extra moisture, this step is important.
• If you want the Eggplant to be crispy you can fry the breaded eggplant slices before you start to bake it.
• If you want this recipe to be gluten-free, make sure you use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour.
• Feel free to add extra veggies such as spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for added flavor and nutrition.