Eggplant Parmesan Napoleon With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Eggplant Parmesan Napoleon With Spicy Tomato Sauce

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There are as many varieties of eggplant as there are recipes for this highly versatile vegetable, but eggplant Parmesan is one of the most commonly known preparations and is a staple in my home...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds each), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup diced onions (small dice) 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 large vine-ripened tomatoes (6 to 8 ounces each), cored and cut into small dice
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • Peanut or canola oil, for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups dry unseasoned bread- crumbs
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, store-bought or homemade (see page 24), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 1/4 to 2 cups finely grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese

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