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In the Kitchen

Eggplant Parmigiana... à la Sid
Ingredients
3 large eggplants, cut 3/8” thick, lengthwise
1½ lbs mozzarella – fresh
2 cups Parmigiano
Bread crumbs
1½ cups flour
5 eggs – beat lightly
White pepper and salt
Olive oil or butter
Garlic
2 – 28 oz cans plum tomatoes
10 basil leaves – torn
Mix 3½ cups bread crumbs and 1 cup Parmigiano.
Coat eggplant slices in flour, dip in eggs, and then in bread crumbs.
Put on waxed paper.
Fry eggplant in a pan with olive oil or butter for 4 min. until brown (turning half way).
Drain on paper.
Sauce
In pan, cook 4 garlic cloves in ½ cup oil for 4 min.
Add tomatoes and cook on high 5 min.
Add salt and pepper, reduce heat, and cook 30 min.
Add basil and cook an additional 15 min.
Preparation
In baking pan, add 1 layer tomato sauce.
Add eggplant, mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat for a total of 3 layers.
Finish with tomato sauce and Parmigiano.
Bake at 375 for 35 minutes.
Compliments to Chef Sid!