INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus about 2 cups for frying
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1 onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
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2 28-ounce cans whole, peeled Italian tomatoes, drained
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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8 small eggplants (or 2-3 large), cut lengthwise 1/2-inch thick ( 4 pounds total)
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3 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil
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1 pound lightly salted fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced and torn into small pieces
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1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs or panko