Quick Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs , seasoned
• 1 small eggplant , cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil , or as needed
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cups spaghetti sauce
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat together egg and water in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish.

2. 2

   Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, then press in bread crumbs to coat.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant slices to hot oil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during the last minute of cooking to melt.

4. 4

   While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high until heated through, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Top fried eggplant slices with sauce and Parmesan cheese to serve.