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Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, salt both sides and let them sit on a wire rack for 30 minutes to release excess moisure. Then, coat with olive oil.
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Bake the eggplant for 8 minutes, flip and repeat. Then, top with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
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Next, break up the fresh mozzarella cheese and layer it on each piece of eggplant.
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Return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and eggplant is soft and tender.
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Remove from the oven and top with dollops of fresh pesto on top of the eggplant rounds.
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Garnish with fresh hand-torn basil leaves and ENJOY!