Eggplant Parmesan

Ingrédients

• 2globe eggplantsAmount2Ingredientglobe eggplants
• 1 cupflourAmount1 cupIngredientflour
• 4large eggsAmount4Ingredientlarge eggs
• 3 ozfreshly grated parmesan cheeseAmount3 ozIngredientfreshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cuppanko bread crumbsAmount3 cupIngredientpanko bread crumbs
• 1/4 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/4 tsppepper
• 6 tbspolive oilAmount6 tbspIngredientolive oil
• 4 cupmarinara sauceAmount4 cupIngredientmarinara sauce
• 8 ozmozzarella cheeseAmount8 ozIngredientmozzarella cheese
• Fresh basilIngredientFresh basil torn in to pieces torn in to pieces
• 1 tspground black pepperAmount1 tspIngredientground black pepper

Préparation

1. 1

   Slice eggplantsAmount2Ingredientglobe eggplants into four, even long slices. Generously sprinkle slices with salt. Place eggplant in a colander and let it drain 30-40 minutes. Adjust your oven racks to allow for airflow between the sheets of eggplant and then preheat the oven to 425°F. Place two baking sheets in the oven to preheat with the oven. Do not remove them until you are ready to put the eggplant on the sheets.

2. 2

   In a large plastic resealable bag, combine the flour and pepper. Shake to mix well. In a shallow container, beat the 4 eggs together. In a second shallow dish combine the parmesan, bread crumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Layout your drained eggplantAmount2Ingredientglobe eggplants on paper towels and press down on them lightly to pull excess water. Take 4 slices of eggplant and shake until well coated with the pepper flour mix. Place the coated pieces on a plate and continue with the rest.

3. 3

   Dip each slice in the egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off, before moving it to the bread crumb mix. Then dip into the bread crumbs. Lay the coated pieces on a wire cooling wire rack. Remove baking sheets from the oven and pour 3 tablespoons of oil on them and spread it evenly over the sheet with a basting brush. Lay the eggplantAmount2Ingredientglobe eggplants on the baking sheets in a single layer.

4. 4

   Place eggplantAmount2Ingredientglobe eggplants in the oven and bake until egg...: Place eggplantAmount2Ingredientglobe eggplants in the oven and bake until eggplant is well browned, about 15-20 minutes on the first side and then flip each eggplant and allow the other side to brown about 10 additional minutes. Top each slice with mozzarella and place in oven to melt cheese.

5. 5

   Top with marinara, fresh parmesan cheeseAmount3 ozIngredientfreshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.