Traditional Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmigiana

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What you need:

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Chop the mozzarella and drain.

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Thinly slice the eggplant, place in a bowl and toss with salt. Let sit then drain. Lightly towel dry.

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Dip the slices in flour, shake out any excess, then fry in hot oil until golden and tender. Move to a paper towel lined plate and drain.

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In a large skillet or sauce pan add the oil and chopped onion sauté until transparent.

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Add the pureed tomato, salt and fresh basil. Cook on medium high heat until thickened and creamy.

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In a medium baking dish or casserole dish, add some sauce to the bottom of the pan, place a layer of eggplant on top.

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Top with some sauce, grated parmesan cheese, some cubes of mozzarella continue for another couple of layers.

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Bake until cooked through and golden on top. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

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Traditional Eggplant Parmesan

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Eggplant Parmigiana

What you need:

Eggplant Salt Flour Mozzarella Parmesan cheese Tomato puree (passata) and few more

Chop the mozzarella and drain.

1

Thinly slice the eggplant, place in a bowl and toss with salt. Let sit then drain. Lightly towel dry.

2

Dip the slices in flour, shake out any excess, then fry in hot oil until golden and tender. Move to a paper towel lined plate and drain.

3

In a large skillet or sauce pan add the oil and chopped onion sauté until transparent.

4

Add the pureed tomato, salt and fresh basil. Cook on medium high heat until thickened and creamy.

5

In a medium baking dish or casserole dish, add some sauce to the bottom of the pan, place a layer of eggplant on top.

6

Top with some sauce, grated parmesan cheese, some cubes of mozzarella continue for another couple of layers.

7

Bake until cooked through and golden on top. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

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READY TO MAKE THIS?

READY TO MAKE THIS?