Cut eggplant into 1/4" thick slices. Dip in egg batter and then Italian bread crumbs. Brown in frying pan. Set aside.
Saute a few minutes alone... firm tofu, diced into small squares and onion, diced .....before adding: Fresh (preferably): garlic bay leaves, sliced mushrooms, celery.
Saute.
Add: 16 oz tomato sauce, 16 oz whole tomatoes -mashed with juice, tomato past, Basil, (to taste), Oregano (to taste) Simmer 15 minutes or so.
Layer a 9x13 baking pan with fried eggplant, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese until all ingredients are used. Top with mozzarella sprinkled with grated parmesan. Bake at 400 about 1 hour, or until the cheese is melted and browning. Enjoy!
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