Receta New Wave Eggplant Parmigiano

Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Cut the eggplant into twenty-four 1/2-inch slices. Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Paint the eggplant slices with extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil. Or possibly pour extra-virgin on a plate and dip the eggplant into the oil, scraping off excess with a spatula. Brown the eggplant slices in one layer in a warm skillet, 3 or possibly 4 min per side, and transfer to a plate as they are done.
- Blend the tomatoes, basil, and garlic in a food processor till smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cut the mozzarella into 4 slices and divide each slice in four. Place 8 slices of eggplant on a nonstick baking pan and top each slice with 1 tsp. tomato puree, spread in a thin layer. Place a piece of mozzarella in the center. Cover the mozzarella with another eggplant slice, tsp. tomato sauce, and another piece of mozzarella. Cover with a third eggplant slice and top with remaining tomato sauce. Let the stacks rest for 30 min. Do not worry if some liquid begins to ooze from eggplant.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake eggplant stacks for 15 to 20 min till bubbling and well browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle each stack with 1 tsp. grated Parmigiano. Let the stacks rest for 2 to 3 min before serving.
- This recipe yields 4 to 8 servings.