Sheet Pan Eggplant Parm Gelson's

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants, cut into ½”-thick rounds
• 3 Tbsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 vine-on tomatoes, sliced ¼” thick
• 1 lb sliced, fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 25 oz jar Gelson’s marinara sauce
• 3 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn