EGGPLANT PARMESAN WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA
Removing all but a strip of the eggplant's skin lets the flesh meld with the sauce without falling apart.
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories Side Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Mozzarella Parmesan Eggplant Fall Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Cheese Week Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 6-8 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until beginning to darken, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you add them; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, mashing tomatoes occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes. Set tomato sauce aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Using a vegetable peeler, remove skin from rounded side of each eggplant half, leaving a 1" strip of skin around the cut edges. Divide eggplants, oregano sprigs, whole garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup oil between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Turn eggplants to coat with oil; season with salt and pepper and place cut side down. Cover baking sheets tightly with foil and bake until eggplants are very soft, 40-45 minutes.
- Toss breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. Transfer eggplants, oregano, and garlic to 2 large shallow baking dishes, placing eggplants cut side up. Top eggplants with tomato sauce and mozzarella, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake until mozzarella is bubbling and breadcrumbs are golden, 25-30 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Tomato sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Eggplants can be cooked 1 day ahead. Keep covered; chill. Entire dish can be assembled 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
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Masood kashif
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant parmesan was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
Cadillac Tah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant parmesan didn't turn out well. The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
som boy
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.
Veros Nwanne
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my eggplant parmesan turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
victor iwu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce, and it was much better. I also used a different type of cheese, which I think made a big difference.
Alana Bryant
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love that I can use fresh mozzarella cheese, which makes it even better.
Divine Nketi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant parmesan was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
Ilmars Zaltans
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant parmesan didn't turn out well. The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Jane Kurtz
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.
Joan Nabulyo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my eggplant parmesan turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
shakeel rehman
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning to the sauce, and it was much better. I also used a different type of cheese, which I think made a big difference.
JORDAN Sessions
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love that I can use fresh mozzarella cheese, which makes it even better.
Tiffany rose
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The eggplant parmesan was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
Mr Kisho
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Marreese Wood house
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I served it with a side of spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
Jony Mpur
[email protected]This was the best eggplant parmesan I've ever had. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Balogun Olabode
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the combination of cheeses was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
DJ Cat
[email protected]This eggplant parmesan recipe was a hit with my family! The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the mozzarella cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.