eggplant freezer casserole

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna, white solid premium in water, drained
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 pound eggplant
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
  • 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make eggplant freezer casserole

  • Step 1
    Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Slice eggplant crosswise 1/4-inch thick; dip each slice of eggplant in beaten eggs, then coat with flour.
  • Step 3
    Brown eggplant in 1/3 cup oil; remove from pan.
  • Step 4
    Saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until soft.
  • Step 5
    Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine and seasonings; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat; stir in tuna.
  • Step 7
    In two 1 1/2-quart shallow casseroles, layer each with half the eggplant; sprinkle with one-quarter of parmesan cheese; layer half the zucchini, one-quarter of mozzarella.
  • Step 8
    Spoon half the tuna mixture over each; top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Step 9
    Bake one casserole, uncovered, in preheated 350 oven 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Cover unbaked casserole with freezer paper and date; freeze for later use, up to 1 month.
  • Step 11
    To bake frozen casserole, place in preheated 375 oven 50 to 60 minutes, then let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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