Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

 2 medium eggplant
 2 cups basic tomato sauce
 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced
 1 pound fresh mozzarella or 8 slices
 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 
 Olive oil 
 Kosher salt
 Fresh ground pepper

 Slice each eggplant into 6 slices about 1 inch thick. Brush with oil, salt and pepper. Grill on a medium high grill pan 2-3 minutes per side.
 In a baking dish place a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom.  Start with the largest eggplant and cover with more sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan & basil, repeat.
 On the top layer add remaining sauce and top with bread crumbs and Parmesan.
 Bake in a 425 degree oven 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the top is light golden brown.