Eggplant Parmesan

By luvs2cook

Ingredients

• (TOMATO SAUCE) ingredients
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 2 Minced Garlic
• (1) 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 Cup Basil
• 1 Tablespoon Oregano
• Dash of salt and Pepper to Taste
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 to 3 eggplants sliced round
• 1 cup flour
• 5 eggs beaten to dip eggplant
• 3 cups dried bread crumbs (Italian Style)
• Oil for frying
• (1) 16oz Tub ricotta cheese Mixed with salt, pepper and 1 egg
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup grated parmesan
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 6 hard boiled eggs

Preparation

Step 1

To Prepare Sauce:
Saute garlic in olive oil then add all other ingredients. Simmer until sauce is thick, but not too thick.

To Prepare Eggplant:
Slice eggplant and put in salt for a few minutes to sweat. Pat dry and dip in flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs. Saute on both sides until cooked.

To Assemble:
Line bottom of baking pan with tomato sauce. Layer eggplant, sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, sliced eggs and basil. Follow with ricotta mixture. Repeat, ending with a light layer of sauce.