Aubergine Partafoglio With Fontina Cheese, Oven Dried Tomatoes

Directions

1. Preheat grill or possibly broiler Slice aubergine across the equator into 1/2-inch thick rounds (you need 16 pcs all together). Place on grill (without oil) and toast till light brown and softened (about 1 minute). Remove and set aside on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle 8 rounds each 1 oz grated fontina.
2. Over the cheese, place 2 pcs each Oven-Dry Tomatoes. Over the tomatoes, sprinkle 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley and cover with equal-sized piece of aubergine. Press down lightly with fingers to bind a little. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add in 2 Tbsp. virgin extra virgin olive oil till just smoking. Place 4 "sandwiches" in pan and cook till golden
3. (about 3 min) and turn over carefully. Cook on other side till golden and cheese is soft and melted in center. Remove to plate in hot place and repeat with other four. When done, serve immediately.
4. yields 4 servings as antipasto or possibly accompaniment.
5. Comments: The original recipe title as listed is "Aubergine Partafoglio With Fontina Cheese, Oven-Dry Tomatoes And Tomato Oil".