Eggplant Alla Parmigiana Recipe
thinly sliced and breaded eggplant baked in our brick oven with ricotta, mozzarella and marinara served with or without pasta
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle them with salt and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- 2
Bread the Eggplant
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip into the egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Fry the Eggplant
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Assemble the Dish
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Layer half of the fried eggplant slices, followed by half of the ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, with additional marinara sauce if desired, and optionally alongside cooked pasta.




