EGGPLANT PARMESAN

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This uses the same sauce as my Beef Parmesan, but uses eggplant in order to create a meatless dish. This is now my hubbys favorite dish, and I am glad because I have to say I like it alot too!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large eggplant, sliced about 1/3 inch thick
1/2 cup oil
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup dry breadcrumbs or 1 cup crushed saltine
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup sugar
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 cups hot water
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese or 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Dip eggplant into beaten egg, then into a mixture of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Brown in oil on both sides and transfer onto plate with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • In remaining oil, brown onion, then add tomato paste, hot water, and seasonings.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour a third of the sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Put a layer of eggplant over the sauce, and put on 1/3 the cheese, more parmesan if wanted, 1/3 more sauce, and then repeat, making sure you end with sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 and a half hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.1, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 99.2, Sodium 2140.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 28.2, Protein 19.8

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