Eggplant Parmesan

Directions

1. 1
   Simmer tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, green pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt for 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Shape meat into 1-inch balls and brown in fat in skillet.
3. 3
   Mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Thoroughly coat eggplant slices in flour mixture.
5. 5
   Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in large skillet.
6. 6
   Lightly brown eggplant slices on both sides.
7. 7
   Add oil as needed.
8. 8
   Spread a thin layer of tomato mixture over bottom of 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Arrange half of the eggplant on bottom.
9. 9
   Top with half remaining sauce and half of each cheese.
10. 10
    Repeat.
11. 11
    Arrange meat balls on top.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° about 1 hour until hot and bubbly.
13. 13
    Serves 8 to 10 people.