Wegmans Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (24 ounce) jar italian sauce, divided
• 2 eggplants, medium size (about 3/4 lbs ea)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated and divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• 2 1.spray bottom and sides of pan with cooking spray; spread bottom of pan with 1 1/2 cups of sauce. top with overlapping layer of eggplant slices; drizzle with olive oil. add even layer of bread crumbs; sprinkle with half the grated cheese. season to taste with seasoned salt and cracked black pepper. top with remaining sauce and remaining grated cheese.
• 3 2.bake, covered, 40 min or until eggplant is tender. remove from oven; top with mozzarella cheese. return to oven, uncovered, 2-3 min, until cheese melts. let rest 15 min before serving.
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• 5 finish with a drizzle of olive oil on top, if desired.