Veal Toarmina Recipe

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   Beat Large eggs slightly in pie plate; sprinkle bread crumbs in another pie plate.

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   Dip eggplant slices into egg and crumbs (coating well).

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   Brown a few at a time in part of oil in fry pan adding more oil as needed.

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   Drain slices on paper towels.

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   Wipe out frying pan.

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   Shape veal into a large patty in same pan; brown adding more salad oil if needed, 5 min on each side.

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   Break up into chunks.

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   Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, basil and salt.

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   Simmer 10 min.

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    Layer 1/3 each of eggplant, meat sauce, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella slices into greased baking dish 13 x 9 x 2 inches.

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    Repeat to make 2 more layers of each.

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    Arrange mozzarella cheese on top.

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    Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees for 40 min.

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    Garnish with black olives in flowers or possibly sliced designs.

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    Hostess Note: Can be made ahead and chilled.

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    When ready to bake place in cool oven.

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    Set control at 350 degrees.

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    Bake 45-60 min till bubbly warm.

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    This looks like lasagne but has better flavor.

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    No one can tell you've used eggplant!

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