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OLIVE GARDEN EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Introducing Olive Garden Eggplant Parmigiana This classic Italian dish features perfectly breaded and fried eggplant slices, layered with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients 

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 9 ounces sliced mushrooms, sliced, and canned (drained)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 28 ounces pasta sauce

Instructions

  • Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the slices in a colander and sprinkle them generously with salt. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse the slices under cold water to remove the salt and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Drain and dice the mushrooms. Set up a breading station with two shallow bowls, or shallow dishes: one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dip each eggplant slice into the flour (if using), then the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere.
  • Air Fry at 320 degrees F, and set cook time for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway during the cooking process, remove when golden brown. In order to get them to crisp you, you need to spray them generously with cooking spray (NOT AERSOSAL)
  • Mix the mushrooms with the basil and oregano, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cheese together. (reserve, 1/2 cup of cheese, for the topping) Spread ⅓ cup of the pasta sauce, on the bottom of the baking pan, and then add 2-3 tablespoons of mushrooms mixture, then the eggplant, then sauce, and then cheese, continue until you use up the ingredients. 
  • Set the pan into the air fryer, cook at air fryer temperature of 310 degrees F, and set cook time for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling. When the eggplant is fully cooked, and the sauce is bubbling, add a layer of cheese, return to the air fryer, and at 300 degrees F, cook until the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 1830mgPotassium: 1771mgFiber: 16gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1627IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 595mgIron: 6mg