Baked Three Cheese Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1 Eggplant 1/2" round sliced
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 3 clove(s) garlic chopped
• 2 small tomatoes chopped
• 1 10 oz. fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup(s) ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup(s) mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
• 3/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese grated, divided
• 3/4 cup(s) Tomato and Basil Sauce
• 2 teaspoon(s) Italian seasonings

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
3. Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the pasta sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.