Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, washed and sliced 3/4-inch thick
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or 1 cup regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, chunked into small pieces
  • 1 (25 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, good quality
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Whisk the egg and milk together. Set aside.
  • Put salt and pepper into bread crumbs.
  • Dip eggplant into milk/egg mixture, then into bread crumbs. Saute slices in olive oil until brown. Place slices in oven-proof dish, on top of the first layer of eggplant, spoon some sauce and sprinkle with the fresh garlic. Keep addling eggplant, sauce and garlic. Top with cheeses.
  • Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.