Eggplant Parmigiana
List of Ingredients
2 sm Eggplants; unpeeled & cut into 1/4" thick rounds
2 Eggs; lightly beaten
1 1/2 C Bread crumbs
1/2 t Salt
1/8 t Pepper
1 Garlic Clove, peeled and halved
3/4 C Olive oil
20 oz Tomatoes, canned
1/3 C Tomato Paste
2 T Minced Fresh Basil
1 t Salt
1/8 t Pepper
1 C Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 # Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Recipe
Dip Eggplant slices in Eggs, then in Bread Crumbs seasoned with Salt and Pepper. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
In a large saucepan, saute Garlic in 2 T Oil for 1-2 minutes. Remove Garlic and discard; add Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Basil, Salt and Pepper. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F. Brown Eggplant in 1/4-inch oil in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels.
Put a thin layer of Tomato Sauce into a baking dish and layer Eggplant, Sauce, Parmesan and Mozzarella, alternately, ending with Mozzarella on top.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Let rest about 10 before cutting.
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