GRACE’S EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

This recipe has everything , derived from friendship , family and ending in amazing nutritious food . FRIENDSHIP , FAMILY AND FOOD . However you arrange the words , this is why I love to cook . Luisa a friend , shared Grace Tumino's ( Luisa's mum ) eggplant parmigiana with me .. This is amazing ........ Preheat your oven to 180 deg C Slice 2 large eggplants into slices . Gently seal the eggplant slices in an oiled pan over a medium heat until lightly coloured on both sides . Remove from heat and set aside on paper towel . In a bowl add 700ml of chunky pasta sauce 2 tbs of minced garlic , dried chilli to taste (optional) , 1 dsp of minced ginger and 2 tbs of dried basil . Mix well . Cover the base of your ovenproof dish with a spray of cooking oil and a layer of the prepared eggplant slices. Sprinkle lightly a layer of breadcrumbs ,a grated mix of parmesan, mozarella and cheddar cheese and a light sprinkle of dried basil over top . Repeat the above process until all ingredients are used . Ending with a cheese topping . Place your dish in the preheated oven for 25 minutes . Grace suggests to let it cool and serve cold. It is also delicious served hot ......just saying . Thank you Luisa for sharing your mum's recipe ....