"One of my favorite Italian dishes will always be Eggplant Parm. Read my post to learn the secret to making delicious restaurant-style Eggplant Parm in your kitchen...."
INGREDIENTS
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28 oz crushed tomatoes (I used San Marzano whole in puree, finished pureeing with a immersion blender)
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2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
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⅓ cup onion (fine chop)
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1 large clove garlic (finely minced)
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1 tbsp basil (fine chop (if using dry basil only use 1 teaspoon))
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½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
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⅛ tsp black pepper (more or less to taste)
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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1 large eggplant (peeled and sliced lengthways)
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¾ cup all-purpose flour (seasoned with salt and pepper)
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2 large eggs (mixed with ½ cup water or milk for eggwash)
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1 ½ cup bread crumbs (seasoned, plain or panko)
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1 ½ cups Marinara (from recipe or use your favorite jarred sauce)
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1 tbsp grated Romano cheese
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1 cup mozzarella (shredded)
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1 tbsp Italian Parsley (for mozzarella and final garnish)