Budget Eggplant Aubergine Parmigiana Food

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) 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.

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.

EV'S EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Trim and wash eggplant; do not remove skin.
• Cut crosswise into ¼ inch slices.
• Place on baking sheet, put a cup on one end of baking sheet to make it tilt (so that liquid that drains off will gather at one end); sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let drain 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly oil a 12 x 8 inch baking dish.
• Rinse eggplant and pat dry.
• Beat eggs in shallow bowl.
• Spread half of the breadcrumbs on large platter.
• Dip each eggplant slice first in the egg, letting excess drip back into bowl, then into the breadcrumbs, shaking off excess.
• Place slices as they are breaded onto a baking sheet.
• Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until rippling.
• Add enough eggplant slices to fin in one layer without crowding and saute on both sides until lightly-browned, 2-3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to paper toweling to drain as the slices become done.
• Continue, adding more oil if necessary.
• When finished frying eggplant, add mushrooms, olives and spinach to same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
• Saute, stirring frequently, until spinach has just wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Make a layer of half the eggplant slices in baking dish.
• Spread ricotta cheese evenly over; sprinkle with Parmesan, then cover with mushroom mixture.
• Add remaining eggplant slices; pour on 2 cups marinara sauce and top with slices of mozzarella.
• Bake until hot and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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.