"New York City 's Torrisi Italian Specialties uses only American ingredients in virtually all of its dishes. Its basil-rich eggplant parmesan, also delicious on a toasted roll, calls for Progresso Italian Style bread crumbs and SarVecchio parmesan from Wisconsin...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
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2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, plus more for frying
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Salt
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All-purpose flour, for dredging
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 cup(s) seasoned dry bread crumbs
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1 2-pound eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
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6 clove(s) garlic, smashed and peeled
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12 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick
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1 cup(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup(s) basil leaves