days eggplant parmesan
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This is from a celebrity 'friend' of mine Original recipe states dish is served hot or cold. We prefer it hot.
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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
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Step 1Trim and peel eggplant and thinly cut them lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices.
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Step 2Sprinkle with salt
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Step 3Allow to drain 1 hr in colander..... to eliminate bitter juices.
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Step 4Wipe eggplant slices dry
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Step 5Fry them in HOT olive oil until golden brown and drain on paper towels
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Step 6Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in pan
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Step 7Add the tomatoes and basil, and cook until tomatoes are soft and thick like a sauce, approximately 10-12 minutes.
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Step 8Add salt and pepper to taste
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Step 9Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in a shallow, wide baking dish.
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Step 10Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on slices and cover with a few slices of mozzarella cheese.
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Step 11Spread tomato sauce and beaten egg on eggplant.
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Step 12Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, topping with eggplant lightly sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
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Step 13Bake in a moderate oven (375ºF) uncovered for about 40 minutes.
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Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#Eggplant
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Category:
Casseroles
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