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Preheat the oven to 400F.
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Spread out the flour and bread crumbs on separate plates, then beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.
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Dip each eggplant slice first in the flour to coat lightly on both sides, then in the egg, coating completely.
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Finally, dip the slice in the bread crumbs to coat well on both sides, shaking off any excess.
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Arrange the slices as they are coated in one layer on a baking sheet, making sure they dont touch, while you coat the remaining slices.
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Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
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Add only enough eggplant slices to fit into the skillet without touching and fry, sprinkling with salt, until theyre golden brown on each side, about 1 minute per side.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain while you fry the remaining slices, adding oil to the skillet as needed.
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Spread about 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 16 x 9-inch baking pan.
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Add half the fried eggplant slices in an even layer, then dot the eggplant with the ricotta.
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Drizzle 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce over the ricotta.
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Add a layer of the remaining eggplant slices and pour the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the eggplant.
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Arrange the mozzarella slices over the sauce and sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
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Bake until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted and a little browned, about 30 minutes.
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Remove the dish from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into portions to serve.