Eggplant Parmigiana Lasagna
ingredients
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, beaten lightly
- 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/4 of an inch thick
- 1/2 cup olive oil (1 tsp.)
- 3 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups grated provolone
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
method
- 1Place eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with Kosher salt. Allow eggplant to set for 30 minutes. Remove from colander and pat dry.
- 2Combine breadcrumbs, parsley, 1/4 cup of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Place breadcrumb mixture, flour and eggs in three separate dishes. First, dredge eggplant in flour, making sure to shake off any excess. Dip in beaten eggs, like the flour, making sure to let any excess drip off. Finally, dredge in breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Allow breaded eggplant to rest before frying.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Once oil is ready, which can be determined by tossing in a breadcrumb to see if it sizzles, fry eggplant until golden. Be sure to turn for even cooking, about 3 minutes per side. Remove eggplant from hot oil and onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- 4To assemble the layered dish, preheat oven to 375˚F. Combine grated mozzarella, provolone and Parmigiano in a mixing bowl. Spread about 1/2 cup of Marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. Layer, next, with breaded eggplant, allowing pieces to slightly overlap. Top with 1 cup of marinara, and then cover evenly with cheese mixture. Repeat this layering process two more times.
- 5Cover assembled dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until bubbling. Uncover, then bake to fully melt cheese for another 5 minutes.