INSIDE-OUT EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Tomato Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Eggplant Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4 (Main course)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make tomato sauce:
- Heat oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend tomatoes with juice in a blender until almost smooth. Add to onion mixture in saucepan with water, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in basil and keep warm, covered.
- Bake eggplant:
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in lowest position.
- Cut 12 (1/3-inch-thick) rounds from widest portion of eggplants. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt (total). Bake on an oiled baking sheet, turning once, until golden and tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, covered. Leave oven on.
- Make egg patties and sauté arugula:
- Stir together bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, half of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then stir in eggs and water.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Drop 4 rounded 1/3 cups of egg mixture into skillet and cook, turning once, until patties are golden brown and puffed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and cook remaining garlic with red-pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 30 seconds. Add arugula and basil and stir until just wilted, then stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Assemble stacks:
- Arrange 4 egg patties about 3 inches apart on a baking sheet. Top each with 2 Tbsp tomato sauce, 1 slice mozzarella, 1 eggplant slice, 2 more tablespoons tomato sauce, another eggplant slice, arugula mixture, and remaining eggplant. Bake until cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with additional oil and serve remaining sauce on the side.
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RABBI BLOG
b.rabbi@yahoo.comThis recipe is not worth your time. The eggplant parmesan was bland and boring. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
STG Peyton (STGPEYTONOFFICAL)
s_p@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe. I followed the instructions exactly, but the eggplant parmesan turned out terrible. The eggplant was tough and the sauce was bland.
Abdullah shah shah
shah-a55@gmail.comThis recipe was a waste of time. The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Dado Rody
dado-r@hotmail.comI tried this recipe and it was just okay. The eggplant was a little too tough and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
MD Abu sufian
md.a@hotmail.frThis recipe was a disaster! The eggplant was soggy and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Addu baloch
addubaloch73@gmail.comI loved this recipe! The eggplant parmesan was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Sky Yvonnelocky
skyyvonnelocky@gmail.comThis was the best eggplant parmesan I've ever had! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
yaeesh adriaans
adriaans1@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The eggplant parmesan was delicious and everyone at the table loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Bongsoon Ford0212
ford0212_b@hotmail.frI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Nanono Ruth
nanono.ruth45@gmail.comThis was my first time making eggplant parmesan and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Yussif Hardi
y_hardi94@hotmail.co.ukI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Munir Zahid
munir_zahid92@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! 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.
Victor Chukwudi
cv90@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish was delicious! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.
Frank Gurule
frankg@gmail.comThis eggplant parmesan was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.