“I would recommend that you slice the eggplant into thin slices ... Lanuzza says if you want to preserve the eggplant fresh, leave it whole until you are ready to use it.
In my experience, for a slice that's about an inch or just over ... Of course, you can't do it with raw eggplant, and the secret is to first roast the eggplant before adding it to the marinade.
In a bowl combine sauce, eggplant pasta and half the cheeses. You can also re-season and add more fresh basil. Layer mixture in a casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. In a pre-heated oven ...