- Blender (For pureeing ingredients like tomatoes for marinara sauce)
- Mixing Bowls (2-3) (Essential for preparation and combining ingredients)
- Rolling Pin or Pizza Stone (Useful for rolling out flatbread dough evenly)
- Cutting Board (For slicing the eggplant, herbs, and other components cleanly)
- Chef's Knife (A versatile tool for chopping vegetables and handling ingredients efficiently)
- Measuring Cups & Spoons (Ensures accuracy in measuring ingredient quantities)
- Baking Sheet or Parchment-Lined Tray (For baking the flatbread if you opt to use a different method than traditional oven preheating)
- Stick Blender (Immersion Blender) (Can be handy for making sauces without transferring them to a separate bowl)
- Food Processor or Fresh Herbs Grinder (For finely chopping herbs, which can enhance the flavor of your dish)
4 tablespoons (about) olive oil, divided
6 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick eggplant rounds (3 to 4 inches in diameter; from 1 large)
1 loaf ciabatta or pain rustique, cut horizontally in half, trimmed to 9-inch length
1 1/4 cups purchased fresh marinara sauce
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus 6 whole leaves (for garnish)
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
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