Seasoned ground beef patties are dipped in egg, dredged a Parmesan bread crumb mixture, fried, then simmered for a short time in an Italian tomato sauce...and last, but not least, topped with mozzarella cheese.

Patties Parmigiana

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup crushed bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 1/4 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Shape the mixture into 6 patties, each about 3/4-inch thick.
2. Mix Parmesan cheese and crushed bread crumbs.
3. Dip the patties into beaten egg, then dredge in the cornflake mixture.
4. Brown the patties in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once. Drain.
5. Mix tomato sauce and italian seasoning; pour over the patties. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Divide mozzarella cheese over the patties and heat until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.