Oven Fried Eggplant Or And Zucchini Parmesan Recipe

Name: Oven Fried Eggplant Or And Zucchini Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, sliced finely; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 teaspoon parsley; 3 leaves fresh basil; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup dry red wine; Eggplant; 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4 slices; flour, for dusting; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk (buttermilk); 2 cups breadcrumbs, seasoned with spices; salt and pepper; Cheese mixture; 1 pint ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon parsley; extra grated cheese

Servings: persons

Sauce
olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced finely
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon parsley
3 leaves fresh basil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine
Eggplant
1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4 slices
flour, for dusting
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk (buttermilk)
2 cups breadcrumbs, seasoned with spices
salt and pepper
Cheese mixture
1 pint ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon parsley
extra grated cheese

1
SAUCE: Coat bottom of a large pot with olive oil.
2
Add onions, celery, and garlic and saute until tender about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in canned tomatoes, paste, spices and wine. (optional)Taste of sauce is bitter you can add 1 teaspoon sugar.
4
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
5
Stir and stir and stir.
6
EGGPLANT: In a gallon size zip-lock bag place flour, salt and pepper seal give a shake then add eggplant to coat.
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Mix eggs and buttermilk in bowl.
8
Dip slices of dusted eggplant into egg mixture.
9
In the same bag with the left over flour add seasoned breadcrumbs to it.
10
Then dip eggplant into bag of seasoned breadcrumbs to coat them.
11
Place breaded eggplant onto oil sprayed cookie sheets and bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes on each side.
12
Cheese mixture: mix all together.
13
Assemble casserole: Place some sauce on bottom of pan, follow with eggplant, then cheese, then sauce layering till all is used.
14
Top with extra grated cheese.
15
Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
16
Serve with crisp Italian Bread and green salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 stalk celery, sliced finely, and more.

Yes, Oven Fried Eggplant Or And Zucchini Parmesan falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Oven Fried Eggplant Or And Zucchini Parmesan

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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