baked eggplant parm

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31 Pinches
Jensen Beach, FL
Updated on Sep 5, 2013

Mom wanted to cook a non fry version of the eggplant parm. and she came up with this in the early 1970's. We all ran to the table when she made this as kids.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium peeled eggplant,1/4 inch sliced and par boiled 10 mins.,drained
  • 1 jar basil and tomato sauce
  • 4 - eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup locatelli brand pecreno romano grated
  • 1/4 pound deli sliced thin provalone cheese
  • 1/4 pound deli sliced thin american cheese
  • 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese,shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 - basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon parsley dried

How To Make baked eggplant parm

  • Step 1
    Mix 3 slightly beaten eggs with basil and tomato sauce of you choosing
  • Step 2
    Place 2 tsp of olive oil coat lightly bottom of baking dish with tomato mixture
  • Step 3
    Combine 1/2 cup locatelli grated cheese with 1 cup of ricotta cheese,1/8 tsp of black pepper and 1 slightly beaten egg, 1 tsp dried parsley mix well
  • Step 4
    Layer eggplant with tomato sauce mixture and drop tsps. of ricotta thru out until gone on first layer,1/2 sliced cheese mixture,tear 6 basil leaves scatter on top
  • Step 5
    Place remaining eggplant layer with sauce,1/2 remaining sliced cheese mixture,sprinkle remaining 1/4 locatelli grated cheese on top, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Step 6
    Cover tightly with foil bake at 350 for 40 -45 min.
  • Step 7
    Let cool for 5 mins. then cut into squares serve with side of freshly steamed green beans

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