EGGPLANT PARM STACKS

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with oven rack in center position.
Brush eggplant slices with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Grill 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until charred and soft.
In a medium bowl combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pepper, herbs, and remaining tablespoon olive oil.
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.
Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Serve with a garnish of olive oil and Parmesan cheese.