Old-Fashioned Baked Eggplant Gratin: Easy and Tasty Recipe

Lightly grease a gratin dish with oil or butter to prevent the gratin from sticking.
Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the dish. This creates a tasty base for the eggplant.
Arrange a layer of eggplant slices on top of the sauce. Place the slices slightly overlapping to cover the entire surface.
Repeat the process, alternating layers of sauce and eggplant. Finish with a layer of tomato sauce on top, generously sprinkling grated cheese. The cheese will melt and create a golden, tasty crust.
4. Cooking:

Bake the gratin for about 30-35 minutes. Check the doneness by observing the color of the cheese; it should be golden brown and the sauce bubbling.

If the cheese browns too quickly, cover the gratin with aluminum foil for the last few minutes of cooking to prevent it from burning.
5. Finishing and serving:

Let cool slightly before serving. This allows the layers of the gratin to stabilize and makes it easier to cut into portions.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired for a touch of color and freshness before serving.
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