Eggplant Parmigiana

posted by alsgirl 9-13-98

Eggplant Parmigiana

2 small Eggplants, peeled, cut into 1/4" rounds
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups Bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper
1 clove Garlic, peeled and halved
3/4 cup Olive oil, divided
20 oz. Crushed tomatoes, canned
1/3 cup Tomato paste
2 Tbl. Basil, minced
1 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Freshly grated black pepper
1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Dip eggplant slices in eggs, then in seasoned bread crumbs. Refrigerate 20 minutes or so.

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes. Remove garlic and add tomatoes, paste, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Brown eggplant slices in 1/4" olive oil in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels.

Put a thin layer of sauce into a baking dish and layer eggplant, sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella, alternately. End with mozzarella on top, with a slight sprinkling of olive oil on the cheese so it won't burn.

Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until hot all the way through.


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