Nikki's Eggplant Parmesan

Directions

1. 1

   1 lg Eggplant Oil 1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, thinly -sliced 2 c Italian Tomato Sauce 3/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese Wash eggplant

2. 2

   do not peel

3. 3

   Trim ends and cut eggplant crosswise into rounds 1/4" thick

4. 4

   Place on broiler pan or baking sheet, brush surface with oil, and broil about 3" from heat 5 min, until lightly browned

5. 5

   Turn, brush uncooked side with oil, and broil 3 min on other side

6. 6

   Place single layer of cooked eggplant slices on bottom of 2 qt

7. 7

   baking dish (A deep casserole produces a thicker, creamier, multilayered dish

8. 8

   a shallow casserole gives fewer layers and a crustier top