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Eggplant Parmigiana

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of chunky tomato, basil sauce , link to recipe below*
  • ½ tsp Italian dried oregano
  • 2 large or 4 medium eggplants
  • 2 cups of grated mozzarella block cheese or 1 ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Salt
  • ½ cup of finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. cheese
  • Flour for dredging
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Slice the eggplants either peeled or with skin on, into rounds, ½ inch thick. Season generously with salt and layer in a colander placed in the sink. Let this sit for 20-30 minutes. The bitter liquid will be released. Gently squeeze and pat dry with a paper towel .
  • Place some flour in a shallow pan for dredging. Place the beaten eggs in another shallow bowl. Heat a large frying pan on medium -high heat with about 1 inch of vegetable oil.
  • Dip the slices of eggplant in the flour and coat evenly. Next , dip the eggplant slices in the beaten egg and allow the excess to drip off. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a paper towel lined tray.
  • Puree the tomato sauce with a blender or immersion blender when cooled and then add the oregano. Add ½ cup of water to thin down the sauce. Add ample sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, I prefer stone or earthenware. Layer the eggplant , overlapping slightly. Spoon more sauce on top to cover the eggplant. Sprinkle both cheeses on top.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 400 degree /180 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes , or until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted. Remove the foil for the last few minutes of baking and allow the cheese to cook to a golden colour.