eggplant parmesan

Name: Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## BREADING EGGPLANT; 3 - eggplant, peeled and sliced lenghtwise in 1/2" thick slices; 1 can(s) bread crumbs, seasoned; 6 - eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup(s) white wine of choice, ( i used moscoto ); 2 cup(s) vegetable oil for frying; 2 tablespoon(s) basil, dried; 2 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## ASSEMBLY AND SAUCE; 2 jar(s) marinara sauce; 2 can(s) tomato, stewed italian-style; 2 can(s) tomato, diced; 1 1/2 pound(s) parmesan, shreaded; 1 1/2 pound(s) mozzarella cheese, slices; 1 bunch(es) fresh basil

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Lou Kostura

Cleveland, OH

Updated on Jan 13, 2014

When I make this dish I tend to over buy the eggplant and have to make a smaller second one to share. Now that really disappoints friends for sure :-). The photo is of the smaller one as I cut into the larger one before I took pictures. I also failed to photograph the assembly process, however it is pretty simple and I'll describe below.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

BREADING EGGPLANT
3 - eggplant, peeled and sliced lenghtwise in 1/2" thick slices
1 can bread crumbs, seasoned
6 - eggs, beaten
1/4 cup white wine of choice, ( i used moscoto )
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 tablespoons basil, dried
2 tablespoons oregano, dried
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
ASSEMBLY AND SAUCE
2 jars marinara sauce
2 cans tomato, stewed italian-style
2 cans tomato, diced
1 1/2 pounds parmesan, shreaded
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, slices
1 bunch fresh basil

How To Make eggplant parmesan

Step 1

Peel and slice eggplant

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in cast iron skillet for frying
Step 3

beat eggs, season with salt and pepper, add wine
Step 4

put bread crumbs in a large bowl, add in dried basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Step 5

dip eggplant in egg bath, bread crumbs, back in egg, back in bread crumbs ( double bread )
Step 6

fry about 3-5 minutes in batches, place on paper towels to absorb excess oil
Step 7

oil a 10 x 15 x 2 inch deep pyrex casserole
Step 8

put down a base of marinara, diced, and stewed tomato. this will start the layering process
Step 9

layer in eggplant, add more marinara, diced, stewed, tomato. Add fresh basil, a couple good handful of parmesan, cover with sliced mozzarella
Step 10

proceed with next layer in same order, sauce, tomato, eggplant, parmesan, and a final layer of mozzarella
Step 11

cover loosely with foil and bake @ 375 for 45 minutes
Step 12

remove foil bake additional 15 minutes
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