MAMA'S EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

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Categories     Vegetable     Dinner

Yield 9-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the fried eggplant:
•6 medium eggplants
•Kosher salt
•4C seasoned breadcrumbs
•Locatelli pecorino romano grated cheese
•5-6 eggs
•1 large brick of Polly-O whole milk mozzarella cheese
•Olive oil
For the Sunday gravy:
•4 cans of Tuttorosso tomato puree
•2 cans of Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes
•2 cans of Contadina tomato paste
•1 package of 3-way ground beef, pork, and veal
•1 package of sweet Italian sausage
•1 package of braciole (super thin flank steak)
•1 package boneless pork spare ribs
•2 sticks of Hormel pepperoni
•4C seasoned bread crumbs
•Locatelli pecorino romano grated cheese
•2-3 eggs
•Polaner minced garlic
•Italian flat leaf parsley
•Olive oil
•Salt & pepper

Steps:

  • My instructions exceed the character count by 3x, so rather than cut them down until they are unrecognizable, I thought it might be better to include a link to my blog for the full directions and a picture of the dish: http://notinpinebrookanymore.blogspot.com/2011/05/mammas-eggplant-parmigiana.html The one thing I will include here is this: Most people who think they don't like eggplant say it's because it's bitter and seedy. That's because it wasn't made right. To avoid that, first peel the eggplants with a vegetable peeler. Then slice them about a 1/2 inch thick. Next, find a big grill pan and start lining it with layers of sliced eggplant. After each layer, give a liberal toss of the kosher salt. Once they're all on there, top it with an upside-down sheet pan and place some cookbooks or a cast-iron pot on top to weigh it down. This is THE most important step, as it will draw out the bitterness and pack down the seeds. If you make this dish, I'd love to hear what you think!

Bula Quade
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was delicious and easy to make.


Aarnold Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this recipe. The eggplant parmesan was crispy and flavorful.


France Nzau
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and easy to make.


Rashed Sazib
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or cheeses to it.


Amr Hamaky
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This recipe is a family favorite. We make it every year for our family reunion.


Taylor Mayle
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The eggplant parmesan is always delicious.


Jack Moatshe
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved the eggplant parmesan.


Hailu Misgana
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the eggplant parmesan.


ahmed thug
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The eggplant parmesan was amazing!


Ismail Warraich
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this recipe. The eggplant parmesan was crispy and flavorful.


Jaxon Steel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant parmesan was delicious and easy to make.


Jannati Fima
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Dimpho
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The eggplant parmesan was a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Sarabia Bros
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This was my first time making eggplant parmesan, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the eggplant parmesan was delicious.


Waiswa Ali
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I love this recipe! The eggplant parmesan is always a hit with my family and friends.


Sam elphace
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant parmesan was crispy, cheesy, and delicious.


Ebad Mughal
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I've tried many eggplant parmesan recipes, but this one is by far the best. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


Besrat Endashaw
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This eggplant parmesan recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.