Eggplant Parmigiana Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Slice eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit 5 minutes. Pat dry, then season with black pepper and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes total): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry eggplant in a single layer (work in batches if needed) until browned and tender, about 6–8 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, spoon marinara over the eggplant, and simmer 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Finish: Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan over the top. Broil 2–4 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned. Serve hot.