Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. hamburger
  • 1 large can tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 6 Tbsp. bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1/2 c. Romano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 c. red sweet wine
  • potatoes (for bottom of pan)

Method

  • Brown potatoes in butter or oil until light brown, for 3 minutes.
  • Arrange in bottom of pan (9 x 12-inch) with 3 tablespoons bread crumbs.
  • Brown the onions and hamburger in half of the butter.
  • Add parsley, tomatoes, wine, salt and pepper to taste and cook on low flame until liquid is absorbed.
  • Set aside to cool, then add 3 tablespoons bread crumbs.
  • Mix well; season to taste.
  • While this is being prepared, slice eggplants lengthwise. Fry each slice in butter, browning each side.
  • Cover potatoes with 1/2 meat mixture, then add layer of eggplants and meat again, until all is used, ending with eggplant.
  • Top with cream sauce (see following).
  • Bake at 350° to 400° for 1 hour.