Italian Eggplant Parmesan Recipe (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) - Easy Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

• – 2 large globe eggplants sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
• – 1 tbsp salt for sweating
• – 3 large eggs beaten
• – 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
• – 1.5 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• – ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• – Extra virgin olive oil for shallow frying
• – 3 cups high-quality marinara sauce
• – 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded, drained
• – Fresh basil leaves torn