Eggplant Parmesan Heros

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1 1/4-lb eggplant
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 3 ½ cups fine fresh bread crumbs (from firm white sandwich bread)
  • 4 12-inch-long loaves Italian bread
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 28-oz cans whole tomatoes in purée
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Heat olive oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, uncovere...

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