Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Sauce
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 28oz cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 small yellow onion, quartered
• 1 large sprig basil, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped basil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• For the Breadcrumbs
• 6 slices white bread
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 large globe eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 8oz low-moisture mozzarella, grated
• 3oz parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 3 tablespoons roughly chopped basil