INGREDIENTS
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2 small or 1 medium eggplant
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1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
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or 1 can tomato puree with one pint halved grape tomatoes
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1 handful dried basil leaves, crushed
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3 Tablespoons minced garlic (about 5 large cloves)
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1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
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3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
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1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1 cup bread crumbs (preferably whole grain for best crunch)
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2 Tablespoons dried parsley
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1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese, optional
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Salt, to taste