Authentic Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Authentic Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 6
• 2 small eggplants unpeeled cut into 1/4-in rounds
• 2 eggs – lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic cloves
• peeled and halved
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 20 ounce tomatoes – canned
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon minced basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese thinly sliced

Method

1. DIP EGGPLANT SLICES IN EGGS, then in bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
2. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
3. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in 2 tablespoons oil for 1-2 minutes.
4. Remove garlic and add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt and pepper.
5. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350F
7. Brown eggplant in 1/4-inch oil in a large skillet.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Put a thin layer of tomato sauce into a baking dish and layer eggplant, sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella, alternately.
10. End with mozzarella on top.
11. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

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