Eggplant Gratin

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 Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

Good olive oil, for frying

3/4 pound eggplant, unpeeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/4 C ricotta cheese

1 extra-large egg

1/4 C half-and-half

1/2 C plus 2 Tbl sp freshly grated Parmesan

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 C good bottle marinara sauce