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Roasted Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

Veggie entrees paired with Fresh Mozzarella have grown by 41% over the past four years according to Datassentials. This recipe roasts eggplant to create a healthy twist to a traditional favorite.

Course: Entrée
Products used: Fior·di·Latte, Parmesan

Ingredients

Directions

Ingredients

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella Yield: One serving
  • 5 oz. (5 slices) Grande Cepponelli Fresh Mozzarella, drained, 1/2-inch thick slices (about 1 oz. each)
  • 4 slices Roasted eggplant slices (see recipe)
  • 4 oz. (1/2 cup) Red sauce, prepared
  • 1/2 oz. (1 tbsp.) Parmesan breadcrumbs (see recipe)
  • 1 Basil sprig, fresh

Directions

Roasted Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella
  1. Alternate 5 slices Grande Cepponelli Fresh Mozzarella and 4 Roasted Eggplant Slices in an individual-size baking dish.
  2. Spoon 4 oz. red sauce over the top and sides of eggplant; top with 1/2 oz. Parmesan Breadcrumbs.
  3. Bake in an impingement oven at 450°F for 5 to 6 minutes, at 450°F in a deck oven for 10 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  4. Garnish with 1 basil sprig.

Ingredients

Roasted Eggplant Slices Yield: 32 slices (8 entrees)
  • 32 oz. (32 slices) Eggplant, fresh, 1/2-inch thick (about 1 oz. each)
  • Olive Oil, as needed

Directions

Roasted Eggplant Slices
  1. Brush eggplant slices lightly with olive oil on both sides; arrange on 2 half-size sheet pans.
  2. Roast in an impingement oven at 450°F for 9 to 10 minutes, in a deck oven at 450°F for 15 to 18 minutes. Cover and chill to hold.

Ingredients

Parmesan Breadcrumbs Yield: 4 oz. (8 entrees)
  • 2 oz. (1/4 cup) Breadcrumbs
  • 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) Butter, melted
  • 1 oz. (2 tbsp.) Grande Grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning blend, dried
  • 1 tbsp. Parsley, fresh, minced

Directions

Parmesan Breadcrumbs
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended. Reserve.