Gratin of Eggplant with an Orange Tomato Sauce (Vegetarian)

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Casseroles, Eggplant, Mediterranean
1/3cOlive oil; *see note
2mdChopped onions; or less to taste
1/2Garlic clove; minced
1smCarrot; chopped
1Celery rib; chopped
1 1/2lbTomatoes; seeded and chopped OR 28-oz canned tomatoes, drained
The zest of one medium orange; julienned
Salt and pepper
1/4cChopped or slivered fresh basil
1 1/2lbEggplant
2tbGrated Parmigiano cheese; or more to taste
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