INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 c. marinara, divided
2 medium eggplants, halved
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 Tsp. dried oregano
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1 egg lightly beaten
2 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/4 c. basil, chiffonade
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish.
2. Using a spoon, hollow out the eggplants leaving about a ½” thick border around skin to create a boat. Roughly chop scooped out eggplant.
3. Place eggplant boats on prepared baking dish. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped eggplant and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. 4. Cook, stirring often, until the eggplant is golden and tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Transfer mixture to a bowl.To the bowl with the eggplant mixture, add chopped tomatoes, egg, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, and ½ cup marinara. Mix until just combined. Scoop mixture into eggplant boats. Top with more mozzarella, Parmesan and bread crumbs.
6. Bake until the eggplants are tender and the cheese has melted about 50 minutes.
7. Garnish with basil and serve warm.
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