Eggplant Parmigiana
cheese/eggs, vegetables
2 small eggplants; unpeeled cut into 1/4-in
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 oz 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 lb mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
DIP EGGPLANT SLICES IN EGGS, then in bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 20 minutes. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in 2 tablespoons oil for 1-2 minutes. Remove garlic and add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Preheat oven to350F. Brown eggplant in 1/4-inch oil in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels. Put a thin layer of tomato sauce into a baking dish and layer eggplant, sauce, Parmesan and mozzarella, alternately. End with mozzarella on top. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. PETER KUMP - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
Yield: 6 servings
