Ingredients

  • 1 can 800 ml crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 800 ml diced tomatoes
  • 3 large eggplants
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cup bread crums
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup parmigiano cheese
  • 2 bunch fresh parsley

Method

  • Bring crushed and diced tomatoes to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Stir in half of the fresh parsley and the whole onion, reduce heat and thicken sauce over 35 minutes
  • Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch thick pieces
  • Combine egg and milk into a bowl and mix well
  • Combine bread crums, flour and remaining salt, garlic powder and pepper into a bowl and mix well
  • Bring veg oil to medium/medium high heat in large sauce or frying pan
  • Dredge eggplant in egg wash mix and then into bread Crum mix and fry in veg oil.
  • About 35 seconds each side until golden
  • Ladle some tomatoe sauce into an oven safe glass or tin dish( something used for lasagna or cake).
  • And layer eggplant then sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano and repeat.
  • ( should make 3 to 4 layers depending)
  • Lastly top it off with the remaining mozzarella, parmigiano and fresh parsley.
  • Add more cheese if desired.
  • And bake in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden on top