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                       EGGPLANT FREEZER CASSEROLE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Rice
               Main dish                        Fish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       SANDY VAN BIBBER   (XWCG89A)
  2      cans          Tuna -- solid white(7oz)
  2                    Zucchini -- large
  1      pound         Eggplant
  2                    Eggs -- beaten
    3/4  cup           Flour
    1/2  cup           Olive oil
  1                    Onion,large -- chopped
  2                    Garlic cloves,large -- pressed
  1      can           Tomatoes -- stewed(14.5oz)
  1      can           Tomato sauce(8oz)
    1/4  cup           White wine -- dry
  1-1/2  teaspoons     Oregano -- crumbled
  1      teaspoon      Basil,sweet -- crumbled
  1      teaspoon      Salt
    1/2  cup           Parmesan cheese -- grated
  8      ounces        Mozzarella cheese -- shredded

1. Drain tuna; set aside.
2. Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise; set aside.
3. Slice eggplant crosswise 1/4-inch thick; dip each slice of
   eggplant in beaten eggs, then coat with flour.
4. Brown eggplant in 1/3 cup oil; remove from pan.
5. Saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until soft.
6. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine and seasonings; simmer 10
   minutes.
7. Remove from heat; stir in tuna.
8. In two 1-1/2 quart shallow casseroles, layer each with half the
   eggplant; sprinkle with one-quarter of Parmesan cheese; layer half
   the zucchini, one-quarter of mozzarella.
9. Spoon half the tuna mixture over each; top with the remaining
   mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
10. Bake one casserole, uncovered, in preheated 350 F oven 20-25
   minutes.
11. Cover unbaked casserole with freezer paper and date; freeze for
   later use, up to 1 month.
12. To bake frozen casserole, place in preheated 375 F oven 50-60
   minutes, then let cool 10 minutes before serving.

03/27/92        9:35 PM

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