Parmigiana Recipe
Battered in egg, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with a side of capellini pasta.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Breading the Eggplant
Dip each slice of eggplant into the beaten eggs, then coat it with bread crumbs. Make sure each piece is fully coated.
- 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. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- 4
Layering
In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce, place a layer of fried eggplant, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 6
Cook the Capellini
While the Parmigiana is baking, cook the capellini according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Serve
Once the Parmigiana is done baking, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot alongside the capellini pasta, garnished with fresh basil.
