Italian Eggplant

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • salt
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 tsp. oil
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • oil for frying
  • 1/2 c. Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 jar Italian spaghetti sauce

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel eggplant and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick slices; sprinkle with salt.
  2. 2
    Place eggplant in single layers between pieces of paper towel and let stand for 40 minutes.
  3. 3
    Press to remove moisture.
  4. 4
    Combine egg, milk and 2 teaspoons oil; mix well. Add flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt, beating until smooth.
  5. 5
    Dip eggplant in batter and brown on both sides in hot oil.
  6. 6
    Drain on paper towels.
  7. 7
    Combine cheese, parsley and pepper and mix well. Pour 1/2 cup Italian sauce on bottom of casserole dish.
  8. 8
    Layer eggplant, some cheese mixture and repeat layers, finishing with sauce.
  9. 9
    Bake, covered, for 30 minutes at 375°.

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