Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant Cheesy Baked Eggplant 4.4 (210) 148 Reviews 18 Photos Packed with rich flavors like gooey mozzarella and savory marinara sauce, this baked eggplant offers all the comfort of Italian-style cuisine without the carbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners! Submitted by Julie3333 Updated on October 13, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 6 Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 small tomatoes, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves ½ cup ricotta cheese ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided ¾ cup spaghetti sauce 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with oil on both sides. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake until beginning to soften, about 10 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook, stirring until spinach wilts and tomatoes begin to release juices, about 2 minutes. Mix ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Place eggplant slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with spinach mixture. Spoon cheese mixture over spinach, and spread in a thin layer. Pour spaghetti sauce over cheese layer. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 244 Calories 16g Fat 15g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 244 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 21mg 7% Sodium 448mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 15g 6% Dietary Fiber 5g 19% Total Sugars 7g Protein 12g 23% Vitamin C 21mg 23% Calcium 327mg 25% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 681mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.