Description
Experience mouthwatering Cottage Cheese Eggplant Parmesan Melt Towers that combine creamy cottage cheese, melty mozzarella, and rich marinara in a savory layered delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Layer eggplant rounds in a baking dish, spread cottage cheese over, add marinara, and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes, slice into towers, and garnish with basil if desired.
Notes
Consider assembling a day in advance for easy cooking. Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: eggplant parmesan, vegetarian, comfort food, Italian recipe, melt towers