Best Authentic Eggplant Parmesan Recipes

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Provided by AZ Food Critic

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 squares, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced (3 tablespoons)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups white wine (optional)
3 teaspoons italian seasoning
olive oil (for frying)
2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch round disks
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup fresh parmesan grated cheese

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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Provided by nascargal20

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant, sliced peeled (optional)
3 -4 cups of preferrably homemade marinara sauce or 3 -4 cups meat, sauce
3 whole eggs, beaten
1 2/3 cups seasoned flour
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350deg. Generously grease a 13 X 9 inches baking dish. Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl place flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder-mix well to combine. Slice eggplant 1/4" thick and leave in a bowl of cold, salted water until ready to use. Drain eggplant but do not "dry". Dip eggplant slices in seasoned flour first, then egg and fry in large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Lay on a platter until all eggplant slices are fried. Place 1 cup of sauce in bottom of baking dish and begin layering with eggplant, sauce and cheeses until finished. Bake covered for approxi-mately 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkly generously with additional mozarella cheese and fresh torn basil and return to oven for 10 more minutes until cheese is getting slightly browned and bubbly. Serve as a main dish with garlic toast and fresh green salad or use as a side dish with meat or pasta. Delish!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.4, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 208.4, Sodium 1402.1, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 17.7, Protein 28.6