eggplant parmigiana

(1 rating)
Recipe by
April Box
Houston, TX

I have won several "throw-downs" with this recipe. It is a great dish if you have a vegetarian coming to dinner.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For eggplant parmigiana

  • 1/3 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 c
    tomato paste
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 md
    eggplant, peeled, halved and sliced longways 1/2" thick (like steak fries)
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    cooking oil
  • 1/3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 6 oz
    sliced mozzarella cheese

How To Make eggplant parmigiana

  • 1
    For tomato sauce, in medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in 2 T of oil till tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, parsley 1/2 t salt, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmering gently. Simmer uncovered, while you are frying up your eggplant, stirring occasionally. Disgard bay leaf.
  • 2
    Combine flour and 1/2 t salt. Dip eggplant slices into beaten egg, then into flour mixture. In a large skillet brown eggplant, half at a time, in 1/2 cup hot oil about 3 minutes on each side, adding additional oil as needed. Drain well on paper towels.
  • 3
    Arrange a single layer of eggplant in bottom on a 8" x 8" baking dish. Top with 1/2 of the parmesan cheese, half of the sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Cut remaining mozzarella into triangles. Repeat the layers of eggplant, parm, sauce, and mozzarella. Bake uncovered, in 400 degree oven for 15 - 20 minutes, till heated through.
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