Margherita Eggplant Casserole
Quick Caesar Salad and Crusty Bread
Wine Recommendation
Sutter Home Merlot
Ingredients
- 2 eggplant, peeled and cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 (24-oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 (0.5-oz) pkg fresh basil, leaves separated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook, in 2 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes per side or until browned.
- Arrange eggplant in a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; top with sauce. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until browned and bubbly. Top with basil.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 6 Tbsp Asiago Caesar dressing
- 6 Tbsp freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- ½ (13-oz) loaf whole wheat French bread, heated
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together lettuce, dressing, and cheese in a large bowl. Slice bread.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
270
|
194
|
464
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Carb (g) | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 642 | 391 | 1033 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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