EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
I really think this is what I would eat for my last meal on Earth. It's so simple and, when done right, sublime. I cannot stop eating this!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 and 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the tomato sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onions become translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and the canned tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes and cook 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time. Taste for seasoning, the tomatoes should be fairly broken down and the flavors coming together. Cook for another few minutes if the tomatoes still taste like they need a little more time to break down. Set aside to cool.
- For the eggplant (this step is optional, leave it out if you have limited time): Arrange the eggplant rounds in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt on both sides of each slice and allow it to sit for about 1 hour. Salting it draws out the liquid and bitter flavor. After an hour, rinse with cold water and dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
- Put the flour in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the oregano and fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper. Dip each eggplant slice in the flour and shake off any excess. Then, dip in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs. Make sure to coat both sides of each slice of eggplant. Arrange them in single layers on the baking sheets.
- In a large skillet, pour enough oil to accumulate about 1/2-inch in the bottom. Heat the oil until it begins to smoke lightly (alternatively, test with a thermometer and wait until the oil registers between 380 degrees F and 400 degrees F). Use a pair of kitchen tongs to add a single layer of the eggplant to the pan. Cook them until they are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a kitchen towel so the eggplant can drain as the others cook. Season lightly with salt. Take care to reheat the oil back up to temperature before adding another batch of slices to the pan.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- To assemble: In a 9 by 13-inch flameproof baking dish, spoon about 1/4 of the tomato sauce on the bottom. Top with a layer of the fried eggplant; the eggplant slices can overlap slightly. Top with about 1/3 of the mozzarella slices. Sprinkle with about 1/4 of the Parmesan and provolone cheeses. Top with a layer of torn basil leaves. Spoon sauce and repeat the layering 2 more times to make 3 layers. End with the remaining mozzarella. Carefully press the layers down firmly into the dish once assembled. Place the dish in the top part of the oven and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. For extra browning, put the dish under the broiler for a minute or two just before serving to get an extra brown cheesy top. I always nibble on a bit of that before sharing it with my friends!
PERFECT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN SECRETS
I don't like mushy eggplant so had to develop my own recipe. I've checked in Zaar and although there are some close to mine, there is just enough difference to make it worthwhile posting. When I'm having spaghetti, I always make enough sauce and freeze it so that I can have eggplant the following week or so. I don't peel eggplant but that's your choice.
Provided by CoolMonday
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash eggplant, dry, trim ends.
- Slice to 1/4 inch rounds.
- Sprinkle salt on both sides.
- Spread out in strainer over sink, or in bowl for 1 hour to drain moisture.
- Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Put flour in flat dish, eggs in bowl, breadcrumbs in separate flat dish.
- Coat both sides of slices in flour.
- Dip in egg.
- Coat in breadcrumbs.
- Stack in separate dish.
- Heat oil in pan.
- Brown slices in oil a few at a time, may have to change oil if it gets too brown.
- Drain on papertowels (I just do this in layers).
- In a 9x13 baking dish, spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce on the bottom.
- Place a layer of eggplant (can be overlapped), spread sauce, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Repeat layers till done. Takes me three layers, so divide all items in three.
- Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.3, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 177.3, Sodium 1144.7, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 14.9, Protein 30.1
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
this is a recipe i never thought i would like. but i LOVE it! it is so easy to make. sometimes i serve it over pasta, sometimes not. it's up to you. i have added meat to my spaghetti sauce before, but that really isn't necessary either because the eggplant is a meat substitute.
Provided by bratty
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 1-2 eggplant slices, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- mix egg and milk together in bowl, blend.
- heat olive oil in med frying pan.
- dip eggplant slices into egg/milk mixture.
- dip eggplant into breadcrumbs.
- place 4 slices at a time, into olive oil in frying pan.
- fry eggplant on each side, until each side is golden brown (you want them crispy, not mushy).
- remove eggplant from skillet, and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- repeat dipping and frying proces with other 4 eggplant slices.
- place 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into 9x13 casserole dish.
- place eggplant into bottom of cassserole.
- pour spaghetti sauce over top of eggplant.
- sprinkle mozzarella/parmesan cheese over top of spaghetti sauce.
- bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- serve over pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.9, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 297.5, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.1
BALSAMIC EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is so good! I love the flavors and I hope you do too! I got this off the internet (I don't remember where) and tweaked it a bit. Not only is this yummy but only 3 weight watcher points! Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine vinegar, oil, oregano, 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper and sugar.
- Coat large cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- Brush both sides of eggplant with vinegar mixture and arrange in single layer on cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes per side or until fork-tender.
- Combine onions, garlic, and 2 Tbsp of wine in large non-stick skillet, stirring over medium-high head until onions are soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Stir in stewed tomatoes with their liquid, chopped tomato, basil, remaining 2 Tbsp wine, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp sugar.
- Bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to break up tomatoes, 10 minute.
- Makes approximately 2 1/2 cup sauce.
- Note: In a pinch I have used canned spaghetti sauce, and it worked just fine.
- Spoon one third of the sauce into shallow 2-quart baking dish.
- Arrange half the eggplant over sauce.
- Spoon half the remaining sauce over eggplant.
- Sprinkle on half of the mozzarella.
- Layer again with remaining eggplant, sauce and mozzarella.
- Top with parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes more, until bubbly.
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving for easier cutting.
- Enjoy!
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA
Use your favourite marinara sauce! This is so easy and good you'll wonder why you avoided trying it. From "The Sopranos" The one hour of prep time includes 30 minutes of draining.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the eggplants and cut them into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Layer the slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with salt.
- Let drain for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
- Pour about 1/2 inch oil a large deep skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Fry the slices, in a single layer, turning once, until browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in a shallow baking dish.
- Make a layer of eggplant slices, overlapping them slightly.
- Top with a layer of mozzarella, another layer of sauce, and a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- Repeat the layering, ending with eggplant, sauce, and grated cheese.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the mozzarella is melted.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is an adopted recipe from MeanChef, a former member, his version of a popular dish. No frying involved, so it is healthier for you! A nice easy recipe. Personally, I like to dredge the oiled slices of eggplant in fine dry breadcrumbs before roasting it in the oven, then I put the sauce in the dish, layer the eggplant, mozzarella (thin slices) top with more sauce, more cheese until I have used the amount I prefer; as noted in the reviews, most chefs use less cheese than specified in the recipe. To me a recipe is a guide that I make 'my way' ! I often add dried basil in the sauce when I don't have fresh basil to layer. I don't add salt, I find the sauce and cheeses are salty enough for my tastes.
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice eggplant into rounds at least 1/4 inch thick.
- Brush rounds with olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 425 degrees on a parchment lined sheet pan until completely cooked.
- In a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a layer of eggplant, a layer of marinara, a layer of mozzarella, a layer of basil and a layer of parmesan.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven until the casserole is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN (EASY!)
I'm the only one in my household that likes eggplant, so when I found this easy recipe years ago, I held onto it tight. Adjust the cheese amounts to suit yourself.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray or lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Spread 1/2 c sauce in pan.
- Peel eggplant and slice 1/2" thick.
- Arrange 1/2 the slices in the baking pan.
- Top with 1/2 c sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella, the remainder of the eggplant slices, and the remainder of the sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 to 55 minutes.
- Top with the remainder of the mozzarella and the parmesan and return to oven, uncovered, under the broiler, until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
This is a quick and easy meal my family loves! Never any leftovers! This recipe can easily be doubled.
Provided by Kathy in Fla
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch slices.
- Salt and pepper.
- Dip in beaten egg.
- Dredge in bread crumbs mixed with parmesan cheese.
- Fry till golden brown.
- Place in baking dish.
- Pour spaghetti sauce over top.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over angel hair pasta and with a salad.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN - VEGAN
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan - Vegan recipe from Food.com.
Provided by turtledove
Categories European
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a food processor process till smooth: tofu, spinach, garlic, nutmeg, salt/pepper to taste and set aside.
- Place flour, water or soymilk, bread crumbs each in separate bowls.
- Heat olive oil in med frying pan.
- Dip eggplant slices into flour then into water or soymilk and finally into breadcrumbs.
- Place 4 slices at a time, into olive oil in frying pan.
- Fry eggplant on each side or until golden brown.
- Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a lasagna baking dish, spread about 2-4 tablespoons pasta sauce onto bottom of pan to evenly cover.
- Layer eggplant, tofu-spinach mixture and sauce.
- Repeat till all ingredients are done.
- Sprinkle cheese and bake for 30-45 minutes.
MARTHA STEWART'S BAKED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN
I make this regularly. I just wanted to have this on hand. NOTE: I use more egg and bread crumbs than suggested
Provided by Sana7149
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Brush 2 baking sheets with oil; set aside.
- In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 2 tablespoons water.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, oregano, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating well; place on baking sheets.
- Bake until golden brown on bottom, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Turn slices; continue baking until browned on other side, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Remove from oven; raise oven heat to 400°F.
- Spread 2 cups sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange half the eggplant in dish; cover with 2 cups sauce, then 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Note: To make Chunky Tomato Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring frequently, until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Crush 2 cans whole tomatoes (28 ounces each) into pan; add 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 1351.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 12, Protein 15.5
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