Inside-Out Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped basil
• 2 (1-pound) eggplants
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus additional for drizzling
• 3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced, divided
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
• 1/2 pound arugula, coarse stems discarded, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 pound cold fresh mozzarella, ends trimmed and remainder cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices