Eggplant and Roast Tomatoes Gratin

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   For the bread crumbs: In a medium bowl, combine pecorino, panko, salt, pepper, olive oil, and parsley.

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   Mix well until crumbs are evenly coated with oil.

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   Set aside.

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   For the eggplant and tomatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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   In a large bowl, combine red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, tomato puree, garlic, eggplant and 1/3 cup olive oil.

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   Add half of the bread crumb mixture.

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   With your hands or two spoons, gently mix the vegetables and bread crumb mixture until thoroughly combined.

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   Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish and top with remaining bread crumb mixture.

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   Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top.

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    Bake, uncovered, until eggplant is tender and top is lightly browned, 45 to 60 minutes; if after 30 minutes the top is browning too rapidly, cover the dish with foil for the remaining cooking time.

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    Remove from oven, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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    Drizzle olive oil to taste over each serving, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.