Real Italian Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Lighter Eggplant Parmesan (No Frying, No …

WEBJul 30, 2019 · You can prep Eggplant Parmesan 24 hours in advance before baking. Prepare and refrigerate, tightly wrapping with foil. To …

1. Start by making the sauce if you don't have any already made.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 sheet pans with oil.
3. While the sauce simmers, slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices. Transfer to the prepared pans, it's ok if they overlap slightly. Season with salt. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through until eggplant is golden.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, parsley and 1/4 cup of grated cheese.

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Eggplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di Melanzane)

WEBAug 22, 2019 · Set aside. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel or paper. Lightly dust them with flour, …

1. Thinly slice the eggplant/aubergines then place them in a colander. Sprinkle them lightly with salt and set them aside for 1 hour. This drains off any excess water and helps with frying.
2. Meanwhile, make the simple tomato sauce. Finely chop 1 onion and sauté in a pan with the olive oil until translucent and soft but not browned. Add the tomato passata (pureed tomatoes) and a small bunch of basil torn with your hands. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, stir then let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
3. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel or paper. Lightly dust them with flour, shaking off any excess then fry them in sunflower oil for a few seconds each side, drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/gas mark 4. I used an 11x8 inch oval dish but a rectangle or square dish around the same size will work too e.g 10x8 inch.

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