Roasted Eggplant Stacks

Even if you don't think you like eggplant, you better give this one a try.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 2 Baking sheets for roasting

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Large Eggplants Slice ½ inch thick
  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 1 Cup Marinara Sauce RAO's is a favorite here
  • 8 Oz Fresh Mozzarella Thinly sliced
  • ¾ Cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil

Instructions
 

Roast Eggplant

  • Pre-heat Oven to 425F
  • Arrange Eggplant slices on the baking sheets, coat with olive oil, salt and pepper
  • Roast Eggplants for 30-40 minutes until thoroughly cooked and browned

Build the Stacks

  • Remove from Oven
  • You will place the largest pieces for the bottom and use smaller for middle and top layers. Each stack will be three layers high.
  • Cover each slice with Marinara sauce, a slice of Mozzarella, & a sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese.
  • For the two bottom layers add the fresh Basil, but do not put Basil on the top layer.
  • Stack them up to three layers
  • Place back in the oven for around 10 minutes, be sure the cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm!
Keyword eggplant, parmesan