When I see large, beautiful eggplants in the market, I think of one of my husband's favorite dishes, Eggplant Parmesan. It usually takes time to prepare. I created this quick version so we could have it more often. Cutting the eggplant into small pieces helps it to cook and absorb the sauce flavor in only 20 minutes.
Helpful Hints:
_ Use a skillet or casserole that can be placed under the broiler for a few minutes.
_ 4 crushed garlic cloves can be used instead of minced garlic.
Countdown:
_ Preheat broiler.
_ Start eggplant parmesan.
_ While eggplant cooks, and mix ricotta and Parmesan together.
_ Complete eggplant dish.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound eggplant, 1 package frozen chopped onion, 1 container minced garlic, 1 bottle no-salt-added pasta sauce, 1 small bottle hot pepper sauce, 1 carton part-skim milk ricotta cheese, 1 small piece Parmesan cheese, 1 package shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, 1 can olive oil spray and 1 bunch fresh basil,
Staples: salt and black peppercorns.
