1 lb Ground beef 1 c Chopped onion Olive oil 1 c Water 1/2 c Tomato paste 2 tb Minced parsley 1 Stick butter Salt & pepper 2 md Eggplants 1/2 c Bread crumbs 2 Eggs, well-beaten 1/2 c Grated cheese Brown the meat & onion in some olive oil. When well-browned, add water, tomato paste, parsley, butter, & salt & pepper & let it simmer on low for 1 hour or more, until sauce is thickened. In the meantime, peel & cut lengthwise the eggplants in 1/4" thick slices. Saute in olive oil to a golden brown. Add 2 tbs bread crumbs to the meat sauce & mix well. Butter a baking dish well & sprinkle with some bread crumbs. Place 1/2 of eggplant slices in the dish, & spread 1/2 of the meat sauce on top - repeat. Pour eggs on top & spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese & bread crumbs & bake at 350 for 1/2 hour or until golden. Serve with cheese sauce, if you want - I usually don't.
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