Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, until soft. Add garlic, stirring, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, passata and chilli. Season to taste. Transfer mixture to a medium jug.
3.Toss eggplant in flour to coat. Shake off excess. Heat remaining oil in same clean pan. Cook eggplant in batches until browned on both sides. Drain on a paper towel.
4.Layer half the eggplant in a 26cm-round, 5cm-deep ovenproof dish. Season. Top with half the tomato mixture, half the basil and half the bocconcini. Repeat layering, finishing with parmesan. Sprinkle with paprika.
5.Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover, then bake for a further 15 minutes or until browned and tender. Serve topped with extra basil.