Eggplant Caprese

Ingredients

• 1 jar of Vero Gusto Tomato & Basil sauce
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium eggplant, 1/2" rounds
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella, Ovalini
• 8 basil leaves
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Chill a jar of Vero Gusto Sauce in the fridge and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Rinse and dry one medium eggplant and slice into rounds, about 1/2" thick. Season eggplant rounds with salt and pepper, and lay evenly in a nonstick skillet.
3. In skillet sauté the eggplant until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. While the eggplant cooks, cut an ovolini (medium ball) of fresh mozzarella into 1/2" thick rounds.
4. Arrange the eggplant, basil leaves, and mozzarella on a plate, alternating one of each.
5. Drizzle generously with chilled Vero Gusto, a drizzle of olive oil, and balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.