Lg. eggplant, cut in 1/2 inch slices
1/2 c. milk
1 c. flour
1 beaten egg, add 2 tbsp. water
1 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 c. olive oil
3 c. meat sauce
1 lb. Ricotta
1/2 c. grated cheese
1 egg
1 c. Mozzarella
2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley

Dip eggplant in milk and flour, then in beaten egg and bread crumbs and fry in skillet in oil. Mix together Ricotta, egg, grated cheese, Mozzarella and parsley and set aside.

Layer fried eggplant with meat sauce, Ricotta mixture and bake 30 to 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Serve hot. VARIATION: Layer fried eggplant with a tomato sauce and Mozzarella and bake.