Name: George's Little Rocks Eggplant Neapolitan Parmigiana, Burrata & Basil Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 medium Eggplant; 1 cup Olive oil; 2 cups Marinara sauce; 2 cups Mozzarella cheese; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 large Burrata cheese; 1 cup Fresh basil leaves; 1 to taste Salt; 1 to taste Black pepper; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 large Eggs; 2 cups Breadcrumbs

ITALIAN MARGARITA

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Indulge in our Eggplant Neapolitan Parmigiana, featuring layers of tender, breaded eggplant baked to perfection in a rich marinara sauce, generously topped with creamy burrata and fresh basil. This classic Italian dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, offering a delightful vegetarian option that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Italy.

Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

Prepare the Eggplant

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

Bread the Eggplant

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Fry the Eggplant

In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Layer fried eggplant slices, followed by marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and parmesan on top.

Layer the Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Bake the Dish

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Top with torn burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves before serving.

Add Burrata and Basil

Eggplant

Olive oil

Marinara sauce

Mozzarella cheese

Parmesan cheese

Burrata cheese

Fresh basil leaves

Salt

Black pepper

All-purpose flour

Eggs

Breadcrumbs

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Make Eggplant Neapolitan Parmigiana, Burrata & Basil Recipe in just 1h 30m. Indulge in our Eggplant Neapolitan Parmigiana, featuring layers of tender, breaded eggplant baked to perfection in a rich marinara sauce, generously topped with creamy burrata and fresh basil. This classic Italian dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, offering a delightful vegetarian option that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Italy.

Eggplant Neapolitan Parmigiana, Burrata & Basil Recipe

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