Parmigiana eggplant First Ingredients
For the Eggplant: 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 medium eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup (1-1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese 1 (6 ounce) package mozzarella cheese Fresh basil Tomato sauce (recipe below)
Preparation
Prepare tomato sauce (recipe below) and set aside. Saute eggplant slices in hot oil in large skillet for 3 minutes on each side, adding more oil if necessary. Drain slices well on paper towel. Place 1/2 of eggplant in single layer in 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish, cutting slices to fit. Put on top of the eggplant some basil leaves. then 1/2 tomato sauce and 1/2 mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with 1/2 of Parmesan cheese, Repeat for three layers. Bake, uncovered, at 180 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot. |