Kathys Quick And Easy Eggplant Parmigiana Food

QUICK EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a small bowl beat the egg and water together. Place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. Dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
• While eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Top eggplant with sauce and Parmesan cheese and serve.

EGGPLANT PARMESAN BAKED QUICK AND EASY

Steps:

• Slice eggplant into 1 inch thick rounds, place in a shallow bowl, salt on both sides and set aside.
• In a saucepan add 2 tablespoons olive oil ,chopped garlic and chopped onion and cook until onion is clear.
• add 2 cups tomato puree and 1 tsp oregano leaves.
• add salt and pepper to taste, stir, reduce heat and let simmer,.
• rinse eggplant and pat dry.
• dip eggplant in flour, dip in lightly beaten egg,then dip in breadcrumbs.
• add oil to skillet and fry eggplant till golden brown on each side.
• take 1/2 of the fried eggplant rounds and set in a baking pan or casserole dish.
• add sauce onto each round.
• add some shredded mozzarella to each one.
• add another eggplant round.
• add sauce and mozzarella to each one,.
• top each one generously with grated parmesan.
• garnish each with a few oregano leaves.
• drizzle with oil , and bake in oven at 375 till cheese is melted and starting to become golden brown.

EASY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN

Steps:

• Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch slices.
• Salt and pepper.
• Dip in beaten egg.
• Dredge in bread crumbs mixed with parmesan cheese.
• Fry till golden brown.
• Place in baking dish.
• Pour spaghetti sauce over top.
• Top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.
• Serve over angel hair pasta and with a salad.

EASY EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Steps:

• Arrange a layer of eggplant slices in a colander. Sprinkle generously with salt. Continue layering and salting all eggplant slices. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Dip each eggplant slice in beaten egg, and dredge with breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Over medium high heat fry eggplant in hot oil about 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
• Preheat oven to temperature 350°F Arrange half the eggplant slices in the bottom of baking dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Spread half the sauce over top. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Repeat layers.
• Bake 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Sprinkle the eggplant slices lightly with the salt and let the juices disgorge for about half-an-hour. Pat the slices dry. Dust lightly with seasoned plain flour and then brown in olive oil in a non-stick frypan. You will need to do this in batches.
• For the tomato sauce:.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add a finely chopped onion and saute until the onion is transparent. Add 2 finely chopped cloves garlic and saute for a minute. Add 1 400g can Italian diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped and 1 tbsp parsley, chopped. Grind in black pepper, add half a teaspoon of salt and a pinch of sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
• To assemble:.
• Preheat oven to 180°C Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. Place a layer of eggplant over the bottom. Top with some tomato sauce and then dot with mozzarella slices. Continue layering until all the eggplant is used up. The last layer should be tomato sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle with the grated grana padano or parmesan. Drizzle the top lightly with olive oil and bake for about 25 minutes.

KATHY'S QUICK AND EASY EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Add oil to a skillet to 1/2 inch depth. Peel and slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch slices. Dredge in the flour and dip in the eggs to coat on all sides. In medium hot heat fry the eggplant until lightly golden on both sides. Remove to a paper towel lined cookie sheet and continue to fry until all eggplant is fried. Only dip in the eggs when you can add the slices to the frying pan, do not dip ahead. Once you are finished, place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of your glass baking dish. Add a single layer of eggplant, a sprinkle of romano, salt and pepper and a light layer of sauce. Continue layering until all eggplant is used. Add the water to your sauce jar and shake well, add this water to the side of your casserole dish and then top with a generous sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Cover and bake in.
• a 350* oven till bubbly and heated through, about 25 minutes.
• **Please note that the measurements for oil, flour and eggs will vary depending on the size of your eggplant.
• **Often times I will prepare three or four eggplants through the flour/egg and frying steps, layer between waxed paper and freeze in Ziploc bags to use later. It freezes very well and then is a simple dinner to prepare at a moment's notice.