Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplant, pared and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. pure vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 4 to 5 oz. sliced Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Dip eggplant slices in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Brown slices lightly in oil in skillet using no more than 1/2 cup for all slices.
  • Drain slices on paper towel.
  • Saute onions, green peppers and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add parsley, salt, pepper and tomato sauce.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Spoon half the sauce into large casserole; arrange solid layer of eggplant slices on sauce.
  • Top with Mozzarella cheese slices.
  • Add 1/2 sauce.
  • Top with remaining eggplant.
  • Combine eggs and Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour over eggplant.
  • Bake in a slow oven (325°) 35 to 40 minutes.