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Eggplant parmigiana alla napoletana

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Ingredients:
40 ozTomato puree
1 tbspTomato paste
1 tbspParsley, chopped
1/2 tspSweet Basil, ground
1/2 tspOregano, ground
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 largeEggplant
Salt as needed
1 cupFlour
3 Eggs, beaten
2 cupBread crumbs
3/4 cupOlive Oil
8 ozMozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 cupParmesan cheese, grated
Procedures:
1Combine first eight ingredients and heat over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
2Be careful, not to scorch.
3Reserve.
4Place ? sliced eggplant on rack; sprinkle lightly with salt.
5Let stand for about 20 minutes so bitter juice can run off.
6Rinse each slice and pat dry.
7Coat each slice with flour; dip in egg; then coat lightly with bread crumbs.
8Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be ? deep).
9When oil is hot, add eggplant slices.
10Heat 2 minutes on each side or until soft and golden.
11Reserve slices on paper toweling to absorb excess oil.
12Place about ? reserved tomato sauce over bottom of baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
13Place eggplant in layers in dish; sprinkle each layer with cheeses, alternate layers until all ingredients are used, reserving a little of each cheese for top.
14Cover lightly with remaining sauce and reserved cheeses.
15Bake at 325°F.
16For 30 minutes.