[recipe] Tomato Eggplant Bake

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When you can't find good ripe tomatoes it is okay to use some

canned sliced tomatoes, just drain off most of the juices.

This make a wonderful meal served with a side of pasta

and a salad.

 

Tomato Eggplant Bake

 

1 medium eggplant [about 1 pound], cut into 1/2 inch slices

Salt to taste

1 large tomato, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

6 Tbs. butter, melted, divided

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into thirds

2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese

 

Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate.

Sprinkle with salt; toss. Let stand 30 minutes.

Rinse and drain well.

Layer the eggplant, tomato and onion in a lightly

greased 13 by 9 inch baking pan. Drizzle with 4 table-

spoons butter; sprinkle with basil. Cover and bake

at 450?F for 20 minutes.

Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter together.

Arrange mozzarella cheese over the vegetables;

sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Yield: 6 servings

 

~ PT ~

 

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