Easy Eggplant Parmesan

 
Ingredients -
3 pounds Eggplant, sliced into 1/2 “ slices
28 ounces Canned Peeled Tomatoes
1-1/2 cups Water
Coarse Salt, as needed
1 large Garlic Clove, minced
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for frying
1 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Sprinkle the eggplant slices lightly with salt and place them into colander to drain.

3. Place 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a 3 quart saucepan.

4. Add 1 clove of minced garlic.

5. Heat on medium until the garlic browns.

6. Add 1 can of peeled tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups of water.

7. Bring the mixture to a boil then let simmer, uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.

8. Brown the eggplant slices by frying them in oil until they are golden on both sides.

9. In a 10” skillet, place eggplants in layers, topping each layer with tomato sauce.

10. Add a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

11. Bake for 20 minutes.

 



Cooking Tip -
Purple Variety

Eggplant is available in a variety of shapes and sizes including the purple variety we buy at most supermarkets. For most eggplant parmesan recipes, the eggplant can be assumed to be the large purple variety.


Cooking Tip -
Large Size

Large purple eggplant can weigh up to 5 pounds, but for best overall taste and results choose eggplant in the 1 pound range.


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