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Classic Eggplant Parmesan

Sautéed minced garlic and chopped white onion combined with tomato paste and water. Granulated sugar, dried oregano, dried parsley, bay leaf, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper are stirred in. Sauce is simmered over very low heat for 2 hours. Eggplant slices are dredge in egg and flour mixture and fried until golden brown. Eggplant is layered in baking dish with homemade sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated fresh Parmesan cheese. Casserole style dish is baked until bubbly and golden. Individual servings topped with additional homemade tomato sauce.

Ingredients -

1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/2 medium sized White Onion, chopped
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 (14.5 ounces) can Tomato Paste
3 cans Cold Water
1 tablespoon Sugar
Coarse Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Onion Powder, to taste
Garlic Powder, to taste
Red Pepper, to taste
1 pinch Oregano
1 pinch Parsley
1 Bay Leaf
1 Large Eggplant
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
3 Large Eggs beaten with 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1 cup grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese, divided

 
Preparation:

1. Add the garlic, onion and olive oil to a large skillet and sauté until crisp tender.

2. Add the tomato paste and 3 cans of water.

3. Mix well, add the sugar, oregano, parsley and bay and season to taste with salt, fresh ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper.

4. Simmer over low heat for 2 hours, then set aside.

5. Cut the eggplant into thin slices.

6. Add the flour to a shallow dish.

7. Beat together the eggs and 1 teaspoon olive oil in another shallow dish.

8. Dip the eggplant slices in the flour, then the egg mixture.

9. Fry in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown on both sides.

10. Drain on paper towels.

11. Layer the eggplant in medium size baking dish: eggplant, sauce, and cheeses.

12. Repeat the layers.

13. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

14. Serve with additional sauce.

 


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