""I wasn't an eggplant lover until a friend gave me this recipe which I have tweaked and updated. The few ingredients in the sauce is far tastier than canned sauce and makes the dish. All you need is a side salad and crusty bread to make a meal!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1 eggplant - trimmed, peeled, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 1/2 (6 ounce) cans water
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese