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Eggplant Roll Ups

Submitted by ronit

Makes 6 servings

An adapted About.com recipe. You can take this and make it into lasagna by using the eggplant as the lasagna noodle instead and crumbling the meat between layers.

Ingredients

1	large eggplant, peeled
1	egg, beaten
3	tablespoons water
1	cup bread crumbs, soft
1	teaspoon basil, crushed
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/8	teaspoon pepper
1/8	teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4	pounds lean ground beef
16	ounces spaghetti sauce

Directions

n a Dutch oven or large, deep skillet, bring salted water to a boil for eggplant. Cut eggplant lengthwise into about 12 1/4-inch slices. Boil in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well on paper towels.
n a mixing bowl, combine eggs, bread crumbs, and seasonings. Add 1 pound of the ground beef; mix well. Divide into 12 portions. Place a portion on each eggplant slice; roll up.
Place in a large baking pan, seam side down. Brown remaining ground beef; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Spoon meat sauce over roll-ups. Cover pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake 30 to 40 minutes longer. Serve over spaghetti or with a tossed salad.