Eggplant Mess/Pasticcio

Ingredients (12)

• 3 medium eggplants (sliced ¼ inch thick)*
• ¼-½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 1 cup fontina cheese shredded
• *The eggplant slices can be grilled on a pan grill or bbq. They can also be fried in a little olive oil in a frying pan.:
• FOR THE SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 can pelati tomatoes (14 ounces)
• 4-5 fresh basil leaves chopped
• 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)