Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 1.8kg / 2.6lb large eggplants (aubergines) - about 5 (, sliced lengthways 8mm (1/3")-thick (skin on, Note 1))
- 1/4 cup olive oil ((for brushing))
- 1 2/3 cups parmesan (, finely grated)
- 2 cups basil leaves ((loosely packed), stalks reserved)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella (, shredded (for topping) (Note 2))
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion (, finely diced)
- 5 garlic cloves (, finely minced)
- 600ml / 20oz tomato passata ((Note 3))
- 400g/ 14oz canned tomatoes (, crushed or finely chopped (Note 4))
- 1 1/2 tsp white sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano (, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, or 1 sprig fresh basil))
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
