Penne with Fried Eggplant | James Beard Foundation

Penne with Fried Eggplant | James Beard Foundation

www.jamesbeard.org

Among his significant contributions to our culinary landscape, our namesake hosted the first-ever American food program, I Love to Eat, on the fledgling medium of television in 1946. A frequent guest...

View full recipe on www.jamesbeard.org

Recipe Saint is a recipe index: we list the ingredients so you can search, save and plan. The full method, times and servings are on the publisher's page at www.jamesbeard.org.

Share this recipe:

Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Grater
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plate
  • Weight
  • Paper towel
  • Skillet
  • Zip-top bag
  • Stove
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Saucepan
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 3 cups fresh tomato sauce
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

More Like This