Eggplant Lasagna

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Taken from the WomenHeart's All Heart Family Cookbook

• Total Time: 1 hrs 6 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 56 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion , cut into thick slices
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 medium eggplant , peeled and sliced very thin
• 2 large tomatoes , sliced very thin
• 1 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F Coat an 8" square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, turning once, for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Place in the prepared pan. Add the garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Spread about 1/3 of the tomato mixture over the onion layer. Arrange 1/3 of the eggplant over the tomatoes and top with 1/3 of the sliced tomato. Top with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat the layers two times. Cover with aluminum foil.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is lightly browned.