Fried Green Tomato Parmesan

This recipe uses green tomatoes for a twist on Italian eggplant Parmesan. They don't get mushy like eggplant, and they add a tangy flavor to the dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 482 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 10 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Whisk eggs in a small bowl until smooth. Pour bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in egg, then coat with bread crumbs. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Pour 3 cups spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of tomato slices. Layer with 1/2 of the mozzarella and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Repeat layers with remaining spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Sprinkle basil on top.