With a trusty jar of tomato paste sauce, you can create this sensational vegetarian bake.
- Heat a chargrill or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray both sides of eggplant with oil. Cook, in batches, for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until tender.
- Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Grease a 7cm-deep, 25cm square baking dish. Place ricotta, egg yolks, chives, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons basil and 1/3 cup parmesan in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place one-third eggplant, in a single layer, over base of prepared dish. Top with 1/3 cup sauce and one-third ricotta mixture. Repeat layers twice with remaining eggplant, sauce and ricotta mixture.
- Place breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan and basil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Sprinkle over ricotta mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Stand for 10 minutes. Serve with salad leaves.
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