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days eggplant parmesan

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Maria Espravnik
Warrensburg, MO

This is from a celebrity 'friend' of mine Original recipe states dish is served hot or cold. We prefer it hot.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For days eggplant parmesan

  • 3 lb
    eggplant
  • salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 1/2 lb
    tomatoes, peel and chopped
  • 3 sprig
    basil ( 1/2 tsp dried basil)
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 8 oz
    mozzarella cheese, sliced

How To Make days eggplant parmesan

  • 1
    Trim and peel eggplant and thinly cut them lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices.
  • 2
    Sprinkle with salt
  • 3
    Allow to drain 1 hr in colander..... to eliminate bitter juices.
  • 4
    Wipe eggplant slices dry
  • 5
    Fry them in HOT olive oil until golden brown and drain on paper towels
  • 6
    Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in pan
  • 7
    Add the tomatoes and basil, and cook until tomatoes are soft and thick like a sauce, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  • 8
    Add salt and pepper to taste
  • 9
    Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in a shallow, wide baking dish.
  • 10
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on slices and cover with a few slices of mozzarella cheese.
  • 11
    Spread tomato sauce and beaten egg on eggplant.
  • 12
    Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, topping with eggplant lightly sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
  • 13
    Bake in a moderate oven (375ºF) uncovered for about 40 minutes.
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