Wednesday March 17 , 2010
Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Created by Phelan,
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Description Plenty of Italian flavors in this eggplant Parmesan. This recipe is so good there would not be leftovers.
Ingredients
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Serves
4-6
  • 1 large eggplant, about 2 pounds
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups cups canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
Methods/steps
  1. Peel the eggplant. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Purge with Kosher salt sprinkled liberally on both sides of the eggplant for 30 minutes. Rinse in cold water, and roll up in paper towels to dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F Heat olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant slices on both sides,until brown. Drain well on paper towels.
  3. Place a layer of eggplant slices into a shallow baking dis. Cover with some of the tomato sauce, a sprinkle of basil and garlic powder, a little of the Parmesan cheese, and some of the Mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with the Mozzarella cheese.
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
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