Slice eggplants into 1/2" slices; sprinkle with 2 tsp. salt. Roll slices,
moistened, in flour. Fry slices in heated oil, in skillet until brown on
each side. Drain. Add onions, tomatoes, remaining salt, tomato paste, basil,
oregano, sugar and pepper to oil remaining in skillet and cook 10 minutes.
Cool slightly, bend mixture or push through strainer. Place half the mixture
in greased baking dish. Add a layer of eggplant slices and a layer of cheese
slices. Top with remaining tomato mixture and sprinkle top with cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
STUFFED EGGPLANTS
(4 servings)
4 large eggplants
7 tbsp. oil
10 oz. ground pork
10 oz. ground beef
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. garlic salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. breadcrumbs, soft
5 tbsp. brandy
5 tbsp. cheese, grated
Halve eggplants, lengthwise, place on baking sheet, brush with oil, bake
at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove flesh, mix with all ingredients except
cheese, fill eggplant shells. Sprinkle with cheese, bake 30 minutes. Serve
with baked tomatoes.