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Eggplant (Aubergine) Alla Pasta Nostra

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)30.3316
Energy (kCal)513.1856
Carbohydrates (g)17.3157
Total fats (g)37.1121
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel eggplant lengthwise. | 2. Slice crosswise 1/2-inch-thick. | 3. Layer slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer generously with salt. | 4. Set colander over a bowl and weight with a heavy object. | 5. Transfer to refrigerator, and let stand overnight. | 6. Preheat the oven to 400°. | 7. In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2-inch oil over high heat. | 8. Remove eggplant from colander, and pat dry with paper towels. | 9. Working in batches, add eggplant to skillet. | 10. Cook until golden brown, turning once. | 11. As each batch is finished, transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. | 12. On a nonstick rimmed baking sheet, arrange 3 slices of eggplant in an overlapping circular pattern. | 13. Repeat process until you have used half of the eggplant. | 14. Sprinkle with a small pinch of oregano. | 15. Top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of each cheese. | 16. Using a spray bottle filled with water, lightly spray cheese to moisten. | 17. Top with tomato slices, and season with salt. | 18. Repeat process using remaining ingredients to make a second layer. | 19. Top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons Baita cheese. | 20. Spray with a little more water. | 21. Add 2 tablespoons water to baking sheet. | 22. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown. | 23. Serve immediately. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    eggplant 2 peeled - - - -
    salt coarse - - - -
    corn oil - - - -
    greek oregano - - - -
    cheese 15 tablespoons grated 446.7656 2.9616 27.0844 36.3741
    parmigiano reggiano cheese 7 1/2 tablespoons grated - - - -
    tomato 3 sliced 66.42 14.3541 3.2472 0.738

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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