Acadia's Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

• salt
• 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
• 1 eggplant (medium sized)
• 8 ounces marinara sauce
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (fresh)
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Slice eggplant cross wise into desired thickness. (I cut it in 1/8 am inch slices / not critical).

2. 2

   Place slices on paper towels and sprinkle with salt to help remove the extra moisture for about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Use more paper towels and press each slice to remove moisture.

4. 4

   In a skillet, saute eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes on each side.

5. 5

   Add a layer of sauteed eggplant slices to the baking dish, and

6. 6

   place a dollop of marinara sauce over each slice.

7. 7

   Then top each slice with a tablespoon worth of mozzarella.

8. 8

   Repeat these steps until the whole eggplant is sauteed and layered in the dish.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Enjoy!