Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 jar pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, sliced
  • 2 cups bag of Italian Style Cheese
  • 1 cup basil leaves, chopped

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Put the eggplant on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
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Step 2

  • Place under the broiler until soft.
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Step 3

  • Remove and allow to cool.

Step 4

  • Meanwhile, heat the sauce in a small saucepan.
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Step 5

  • Heat the remaining oil and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 6

  • Add the onion and garlic to the sauce.
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Step 7

  • Arrange the eggplant across the bottom of a 8 x 6 baking dish and then scatter cheese on top. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Finish off with sauce, basil and remaining cheese.
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Step 8

  • Bake for 40 minutes and 37
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  • Length: 40 minutes

Step 9

  • Optional: If you prefer you can fry the eggplant in a bit of olive oil. Then, soak up oil on a paper towel.
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