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Mediterranean Delights
Eggplant Parmigiano (Serves 4-6)
2 large eggplants
Salt
Pepper
2 eggs, well beaten
2 cups (approximately) seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups fresh tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes with sauce)
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped or chiffonade
1 lb shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
1. Wash eggplants and slice into 1/2 inch rounds. Sprinkle with salt and set aside in a colander.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dip eggplant slices into egg and then bread crumbs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet to medium-high. Carefully fry breaded eggplant slices a couple minutes on each side.
4. Place some tomato sauce in bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Place a single layer of eggplant slices on the sauces sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese and some Parmigiano. Add some basil and a few spoons of tomato sauce. Repeat until four layer are complete.
5. Sprinkle top layer with tomato sauce and then mozzarella. Sprinkle with a little Parmigiano. Bake for 45 minutes covered. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand five minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
** You can make this by baking the eggplant with bread crumbs on them in a lightly oiled baking sheet on 450 degrees for a few minutes on each side. It is quite delicious too! It will save some calories by omitting the frying.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dip eggplant slices into egg and then bread crumbs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet to medium-high. Carefully fry breaded eggplant slices a couple minutes on each side.
4. Place some tomato sauce in bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Place a single layer of eggplant slices on the sauces sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese and some Parmigiano. Add some basil and a few spoons of tomato sauce. Repeat until four layer are complete.
5. Sprinkle top layer with tomato sauce and then mozzarella. Sprinkle with a little Parmigiano. Bake for 45 minutes covered. Remove cover and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand five minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
** You can make this by baking the eggplant with bread crumbs on them in a lightly oiled baking sheet on 450 degrees for a few minutes on each side. It is quite delicious too! It will save some calories by omitting the frying.
