Aubergine Eggplant Parmigiana Recipes

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN

Steps:

• preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• mix egg and milk together in bowl, blend.
• heat olive oil in med frying pan.
• dip eggplant slices into egg/milk mixture.
• dip eggplant into breadcrumbs.
• place 4 slices at a time, into olive oil in frying pan.
• fry eggplant on each side, until each side is golden brown (you want them crispy, not mushy).
• remove eggplant from skillet, and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
• repeat dipping and frying proces with other 4 eggplant slices.
• place 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into 9x13 casserole dish.
• place eggplant into bottom of cassserole.
• pour spaghetti sauce over top of eggplant.
• sprinkle mozzarella/parmesan cheese over top of spaghetti sauce.
• bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• serve over pasta if desired.

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.

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.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Dust the eggplant with flour, dip in egg and panfry in a non-stick pan in oil.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• Heat a little oil in a large non-stick pan and gently sauté onion and garlic. Add pasta sauce, wine, pesto and pepper. Bring to the boil and boil for a few minutes to allow the liquid to reduce a little. Season to taste.
• Put some of the sauce in the base of an ovenproof casserole dish, top with a layer of eggplant, and then mozzarella and sauce. Repeat this process, finishing with a thick layer of sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan.
• Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes. If the dish has been pre-prepared, you will need to cook it for longer, probably 30-40 minutes.
• Serve with a simple green salad.

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.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN

Steps:

• Slice eggplant into rounds at least 1/4 inch thick.
• Brush rounds with olive oil on both sides, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast at 425 degrees on a parchment lined sheet pan until completely cooked.
• In a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce, a layer of eggplant, a layer of marinara, a layer of mozzarella, a layer of basil and a layer of parmesan.
• Repeat until all ingredients are used.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven until the casserole is bubbling.
• Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.