Ingredients
2 cups cubed eggplant
1/4 cup butter
3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 celery rib with leaves, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
In a small skillet, saute eggplant in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.  In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add the eggplant, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.  Remove from the heat.
Prick pastry shell with a fork.  Add beef mixture.  Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
 
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