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eggplant roma

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Phyllis Lively
@PhyllisBaker
Currently NEW BRAUNFELS (formerly of Boerne), TX

This recipe is being shared with Just A Pinch in memory of my dear friend, Shirlee who passed away. Instead of going out to lunch as we had planned one day, she cancelled because she wasn't feeling well enough to "go out". But, we had lunch together anyway - I brought it to her. Shirlee loved my Eggplant Roma. This was the last meal we had together - she passed away of brain cancer shortly thereafter. I can't make this recipe without thinking of my dear angel friend, Shirlee. NOTE: even the non-eggplant lover will enjoy this dish!

(2 ratings)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For eggplant roma

  • 1
    eggplant, medium size
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    oil, salad or olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    basil, (optional)
  • 1/4 lb
    cheddar cheese (sliced or grated)
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 1/4 c
    onion, minced
  • EGGPLANT ROMA

How To Make eggplant roma

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2
    Peel skin from eggplant. Cut eggplant crosswise (circles) not too thin (about 1/2 inch is good).
  • 3
    Dip eggplant into beaten egg to which salt has been added.
  • 4
    Saute slowly in hot oil until brown on both sides, and not quite tender.
  • 5
    In a shallow 9 x 9 inch baking dish, arrange stacks of 3 each with cheddar cheese between and on top.
  • 6
    Pour around stacks of eggplant and cheese, the tomato sauce which has been heated with minced onion, salt, and peppered to taste.
  • 7
    Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
  • 8
    NOTE: When I make this simple delicious dish, I usually use more than 1 medium eggplant which, of course, will make you adjust the other ingredient amounts accordingly, and use a larger baking dish. You can make as little or as much as you want of this Eggplant Roma - depending on the number of people you want to serve. Even the NON-eggplant lover will enjoy this dish. Hope you do too!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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