Preheat oven to 325F. Slice the eggplant crosswise into ⅙”-thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Layer the slices in a Pasta Insert or colander. Allow the eggplant to stand for about 10 minutes.

Dredge the eggplant slices in flour on both sides, then shake and toss in a sieve to get rid of any excess flour.

Pour the olive oil into a Dutch Oven and heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350F. Working in small batches, fry eggplant until it’s lightly browned, 2–3  minutes per batch, flipping once. Adjust heat to maintain temperature so the slices don’t absorb too much oil.  Drain well on a Sheet Pan Rack set into a Sheet Pan, or on a paper towel lined-plate.

Spread about ⅙ of the canned tomatoes on the bottom of the 10x6.6” Oval Baking Dish. Layer ⅙ of the eggplant slices on top, followed by another portion of the tomatoes. Dot with slices of mozzarella, torn basil leaves, and a sprinkle of salt. Repeat this until you’ve used all of the tomato, eggplant, mozzarella and basil. Top with a layer of grated Parmesan.

Bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown and sauce is bubbling around the edges, 30–40 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm or room temperature.