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Eggplant Parmesan

May 8, 2020 by Jan D'Atri

From my Momma’s kitchen to yours this Mother’s Day, here’s a favorite D’Atri family recipe. Momma’s Eggplant Parmesan Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, and as all moms know, casseroles are a secret weapon in the kitchen! They can be made ahead and frozen until ready for use. They feed a hungry crowd and they always seem to taste better the next day. My Momma figured out years ago how to get the eggplant softened and yet still have the pan-grilled flavor. Her homemade marinara sauce only takes twenty minutes to make from start to finish. The combination of the two is a match made in heaven! I think these days we are having a lot of family meals together and this is a great dish that can be enjoyed piping hot right out of the oven! Surprise Mom this year with a casserole of comfort!

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Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole 2
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Ingredients
  • 4 large eggplant, peeled and cut 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped fine
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4-5 white mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 1 28 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small can organic tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teapoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 16 ounce container while milk ricotta
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 large eggplant, peeled and cut 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped fine
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4-5 white mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 1 28 ounce can organic crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small can organic tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teapoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 16 ounce container while milk ricotta
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole 2
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Instructions
Step #1:
  1. Bring a large pot of water and salt to boil. Add eggplant slices. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove eggplant slices and drain on paper towel.
Step #2:
  1. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter until soft and golden brown. Add mushrooms and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, basil and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step #3:
  1. While tomato mixture is cooking, in a large skillet add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook eggplant slices over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. (You may have to work in batches and add more oil so slices don't stick.) Remove eggplant slices to a platter and season with salt and pepper.
Step #4:
  1. Assemble casserole. In a approx. 9 X 11 inch casserole dish, spoon a few tablespoons of tomato mixture over bottom of dish. Next, add slices of eggplant. Stir ricotta to soften, then dollop and gently spread half of the container over the eggplant. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat process with second layer. For the top, spread the remainder of tomato mixture, cup of mozzarella and cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
Step #5:
  1. Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes. (Cover with foil if top becomes to browned.) When casserole is done, remove from oven and let stand about 15 minutes before serving. Casserole can be frozen once cooked and thoroughly cooled.
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