The eggplants were thinly sliced, deep-fried until golden brown, then covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and cooked in the oven until hot and bubbling. She and Sofia sat down to devour their creation after it was finished.
The eggplant parmesan was incredibly wonderful, much to Maria’s surprise. The acidic tomato sauce and gooey cheese went nicely with the tender, sweet, and delicately flavored eggplants.