AUTHENTIC EGGPLANT PARMESAN
This recipe came straight from Italy, brought here by the Daddario family. I have tried many Eggplant Parmesan dishes, but none compare to this one, a taste of Italian Heaven!
Provided by AZ Food Critic
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 squares, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For sauce (Gravy):.
- In a Dutch oven or large size sauce pan, add oil, on medium heat. Add garlic and onions, sauté' until tender. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and wine, if using, and Italian seasoning. Mix well, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 4 - 4 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- For eggplant:.
- In a large size skillet, add olive oil (enough to cover bottom about 1" deep). Heat on medium. Peel eggplant, then slice them into 1/4" round disks. In two small bowls or pie plates, add bread crumbs to one, and eggs and milk to the other, beat egg mixture well. Dip each eggplant disk into egg mixture then into bread crumbs, coat completely. Place gently into hot oil. Fry to a golden brown on both sides, drain on paper towels. Repeat until all the eggplant are breaded and fried to a golden brown. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Assemble:.
- In a 13x9x2 ungreased baking dish, add about 1 to1 ½ cups sauce (gravy) to bottom of pan, spread sauce (gravy) evenly in baking dish.
- Cover sauce (gravy) with one even layer of breaded eggplant, spread 1 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over eggplant, sprinkle with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. Repeat two more times, ending with parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 8 pieces. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.3, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 2327.6, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 13, Sugar 20.8, Protein 35.7
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Jeffrey Podhora
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The eggplant parmesan is delicious!
Ajanthan Dharzewin
[email protected]I love this recipe! The eggplant parmesan is always a hit at parties.
stranger eyes
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for eggplant parmesan. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mr Alamin Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant parmesan was crispy and flavorful.
Cyco Gamer
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and easy to make.
md sodrul
[email protected]I thought the eggplant parmesan was bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Gaurav Magar
[email protected]The eggplant parmesan was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Neloy Paul
[email protected]This was my first time making eggplant parmesan and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan was so tasty.
Eugene Ingerman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant parmesan is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Bilal Vlogs
[email protected]This eggplant parmesan recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.