MARIO BATALI EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

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Number Of Ingredients 16

Extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggplant, about 2 pounds
Salt and pepper
2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, lightly toasted under broiler
Basic tomato sauce:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 medium carrot, finely grated
2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat 450 F. Oil a baking sheet. Slice each eggplant into 6 pieces about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Lightly season each disk with salt and pepper and place on the oiled sheet. Bake until turning deep brown on top, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven. Place on a plate to cool. Lower oven temperature to 350 F. In 8 by 12-inch brownie pan, place the 4 largest eggplant slices evenly spaced apart. Spread 1/4 cup of tomato sauce on each and sprinkle with a teaspoon of basil. Place one slice of mozzarella over each and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon grated Parmigiano. Place the smaller slices of eggplant over each of the disks and repeat until all the ingredients are used. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the top and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and the tops turn light brown, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately. Tomato Sauce: In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Yield: 4 cups Recipe courtesy Mario Batali

Minsung Kang
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Michael Haihuie
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Thompson
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fantasmagoria Shop
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This recipe is a winner! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


hayan arshad
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The eggplant was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeffrey McNamara
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The eggplant is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Qasem Tarazi
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I've tried many eggplant parmigiana recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect.


Alex Tanjina
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Salma Wahid
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The eggplant was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kwabena Manu Asante
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The eggplant is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade millar
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


S M Selim Reza
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ellie Harty
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rishikesh Ghimire
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This recipe is a winner! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Good Girls Angels
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


U GA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abhimonyu Boromon
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I've tried many eggplant parmigiana recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect.


Riz Ahamed
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This eggplant parmigiana recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.