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==Ingredients==
:2 medium aubergines
:olive oil
:tomato sauce - [[Sauces#Simple & quick|simple quick tomato sauce]]
:salt
:1 ball mozzarella
:25g grated parmesan cheese
:pinch oregano
:25g butter

==Method==
#Slice the aubergines and sprinkle with salt and allow to stand for at least 20 minutes to allow some moisture to be released.
#Pour a good layer of olive oil in a frying pan - about 1cm. Heat on high heat. When good and hot, dry the aubergines with kitchen paper and fry in batches, turning once, till golden brown. 
#In an oven dish put in a layer of fried aubergine, top with some tomato sauce, grated mozzarella, a Tbsp of parmesan cheese and a pinch of oregano. Repeat using up all the ingredients but finish with just a layer of aubergine.  Top this with parmesan cheese and dot it with butter.
#Bake in a 200℃ oven for 20-30 minutes or until nicely browned etc. 

<small>''The Classic Italian Cookbook'' Marcella Hazan</small>
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