Tuscan Inspired Eggplant Parmesan | Bella Sun Luci

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplant, 1-inch trimmed from each end then each sliced into ½-inch thick rounds (you will need 12 slices)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 (8.5 oz.) jar Bella Sun Luci Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil with Italian Herbs, divided use
• 25 oz. jar Bella Sun Luci Tomato & Artichoke Pasta Sauce
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided use
• 2 cups Panko
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Tuscan Rub
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup Bella Sun Luci California Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided use
• 4 oz. finely shredded mozzarella cheese
• 10 large fresh basil leaves, snipped