days eggplant parmesan

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36 Pinches
Warrensburg, MO
Updated on Sep 8, 2012

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

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds eggplant
  • - salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peel and chopped
  • 3 sprigs basil ( 1/2 tsp dried basil)
  • 1 - egg, beaten
  • 1 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced

How To Make days eggplant parmesan

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

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