Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures When Kara, Cliff and I went to Italy last Thanksgiving, one of the pastas we ordered had eggplant in it. I can’t remember what it was called, which means it’s time to book another trip to Italy (hint hint!). I didn’t grow up eating eggplant, and I’m sure Italy was the first time I had tried it. I loved this pasta dish and so did Kara and Cliff! We loved it so much we recreated it soon after we got home.

Recently, I was itching to cook with eggplant again. My Mom and I made this Eggplant Parmesan together and it totally hit the spot. It was ah-may-zing. The first time I made it I used regular grated mozzarella and the second time around I tried fresh mozzarella. Both were really good, but I think I like the fresh better, mostly because I can snack on the fresh mozzarella whilst I cook.

Last weekend was the season premiere of Mob Wives Chicago. I am obsessed with the original Mob Wives so this was a big deal!! Especially since it’s our hometown!! We had fun pointing out the bars and restaurants they were filmed at and mostly we compared it to the phenomenon that is the ORIGINAL Mob Wives. Team Drita!! Admittedly, Chicago Mob Wives was not as good. Still, it’s a guilty pleasure that I can not and will not miss. Because we had anxiously awaited the premiere of Mob Wives Chicago, we decided to cook an Italian feast then watch it together. We made Eggplant Parmesan, pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce and a really delicious salad that will post later this week. It was such a good dinner. And for dessert we had our version of Cannoli (stay tuned!). So yummy! Oh yeah…gelato too, what’s a meal without gelato?

Answer? An incomplete meal!

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Line your 3 shallow bowls up and peel and slice the eggplant

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Prep the eggplant rounds so that they’re floured, egg washed and bread crumb coated…ready to fry!

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Fry about 3 minutes per side, until golden

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Cover the bottom with sauce, an eggplant, a spoonful of sauce, a slice of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Repeat!

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Top with sauce. Make each stack 3 eggplants tall

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

Here’s what it looks like assembled. Ready for the oven!

Eggplant Parmigiana recipe pictures

This needs to be my Sunday night dinner…literally EVERY Sunday!

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