Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, peeled and 1/4" sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups panko bread crumbs
• 6 cups marinara, divided
• mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 cup of fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
3. In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.