Best Sopranos Eggplant Aubergine Parmigiana Recipes

EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA

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.

SOPRANO'S EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Trim the eggplants and cut them into 1/2 thick slices.
• Layer the slices in one or more colanders, sprinkling each layer with salt.
• Let drain for 30 minutes (this pulls the water out so you don't have a soggy dinner).
• Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.
• Put about 1/2 inch of oil into one or more large deep skillets over medium heat.
• Fry the slices in batches, in a single layer, turning once until browned on both sides.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread a thin layer of sauce in one or more shallow baking dishes.
• 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.
• (The eggplant can be made ahead to this point and covered with plastic wrap. Can be refrigerated for several hours or overnight. Remove it from the frige about 30 minutes before baking).
• Bake for 45-60 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and the mozzarella is melted.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350F (180 deg C) (Gas Mark 4).
• Lightly grease a baking dish.
• Wash the eggplants and slice lengthways into thin strips.
• Heat 1 tablepoon of the olive oil in a saucepan and saute the onion.
• Add the tinned tomatoes to the saute.
• Then add the tomato puree and the herbs.
• Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
• Cover the pan and cook over a low heat for 30 minutes.
• Place the flour in a small bowl and dip the eggplant strips into it so that each piece is well coated.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan and saute the eggplant until lightly browned.
• (Add more oil if necessary).
• Pour some tomato sauce into the baking dish and then a layer of egg plants. Continue layering the sauce and eggplant strips until they are all used up.
• Arrange the cheese slices over the top layer.
• Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
• Serve immediately.