Eggplant Parm Stacks

Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant (1 1/4 pounds total), sliced crosswise 1/3-inch thick (12 slices total)
• 4 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• Coarse salt
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Basic Italian Tomato Sauce
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick (12 slices total)
• Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle
• Parmesan for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with oven rack in center position.
2. Brush eggplant slices with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Grill 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until charred and soft.
3. In a medium bowl combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pepper, herbs, and remaining tablespoon olive oil.
4. Place 4 slices grilled eggplant on parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, and slices of mozzarella. Repeat with two more layers. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Serve with a garnish of olive oil and Parmesan cheese.