Ingredients

  • 3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 c. dried bread crumbs
  • 3/4 c. salad oil
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • salt
  • 1/2 to 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Method

  • Pare the eggplant, if desired. Cut it into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Dip each slice into the beaten eggs and then dip them into the bread crumbs.
  • Saute in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
  • Place a layer of eggplant in a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with some of the thyme, salt, Parmesan cheese, oregano and the Mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with some of the tomato sauce.
  • Repeat until all the eggplant is used. Top the last layer with several slices of the Mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Serves 4 to 6.