Roasted Eggplant Parmigiana In Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Cut 2 large eggplants into 1 inch thick slices and season with salt. Leave the eggplant slices to rest for 30 minutes.

step 2

• STEP 1.Heat a cast iron grill and drizzle oil on it. Place the 2 eggplants cut into 1 inch thick slices on the grill. Allow them to grill for afew seconds and then flip them over. Cover the pan and allow the eggplant to grill and get tender on medium heat.

step 3

• STEP 1.While the eggplants are grilling, preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius.

step 4

• STEP 1.After a few minutes of grilling remove the lid and flip the eggplants over to allow them to grill on the other side for about a minute. once grilled the eggplant should be soft and tender.

step 5

• STEP 1.In a shallow baking dish arrange the big slices of eggplant in a row. Place a piece of mozzarella cheese on each one.

step 6

• STEP 1.Over this spoon some tomato basil sauce on each slice.

step 7

• STEP 1.Next sprinkle some parmigiano cheese.

step 8

• STEP 1.Top it with another layer of eggplant.

step 9

• STEP 1.Repeat this layering of mozzarella, tomato basil sauce, and parmigiano for a second time.

step 10

• STEP 1.Lastly sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs over the top. This will form the crust.

step 11

• STEP 1.Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, on the top shelf, and bake uncovered till the cheese melts and the top turns brown. This takes approximately 20 minutes.

step 12

• STEP 1.Remove from the oven and garnish with a basil leaf. Serve immediately.