San Perido Eggplant

Directions

1. 1
   Trim skin off eggplant.
2. 2
   Slice into rounds 1-inch thick. Liberally oil cookie sheet with olive oil.
3. 3
   Place eggplant on cookie sheet and bake in a 375° oven approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove cookie sheet and top each eggplant round with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce.
5. 5
   Return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove cookie sheet, top each round with 1 or 2 fresh basil leaves and sliced Provolone cheese (approximately 1 ounce each).
6. 6
   Turn off oven.
7. 7
   Return to oven until cheese is melted.