22 alla with eggplant Recipes

virgin olive oil, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic, thinly sliced, japanese eggplant , sliced lengthwise into 6 pieces each, roma tomatoes, chopped into 1/4 inch dice, baby calamari, whole, peeled and cleaned (about 11/2 lb), juice and zest of 1 lemon, basil , chiffonade, to yield 1/8 cup

garlic cloves, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste (optional), chopped tomato (you ll find 7/8 oz cans, use 2), tomato puree, aubergines, cut into long, thick slices (eggplants ), parmesan cheese, freshly grated (can use mozarella or use half & half of each), basil , leaves torn or 2/3 oz fresh flat leaf parsley, egg, beaten