Eggplant Parmesan Towers

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C.

2. 2

   Wash the eggplant, slice it to a thickness of 1/2 centimeters and grill the slices.

3. 3

   Prepare a tomato sauce with the tomato puree and the basil.

4. 4

   Slice the ham into strips and cut the mozzarella cheese into cubes.

5. 5

   Begin making the towers by placing some olive oil in a baking dish, then a slice of grilled eggplant, a tablespoon of tomato sauce, some ham strips, a few mozzarella cubes, and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Then add a second slice of grilled eggplant and repeat the procedure. Then add a third slice of grilled eggplant and repeat the procedure one last time finishing with the Parmesan cheese. Place a leaf of basil on the very top.

6. 6

   Make three towers and then place the baking dish in the oven for approximately 15 minutes, and then 3 minutes under the broiler.

7. 7

   Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.