Mom'S Award Winning Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. chopped meat (beef, turkey, etc.)
1 beaten egg
basil to taste
1/2 c. grated Italian cheese (Romano, Parmesan, etc.)
garlic
salt
3/4 c. bread crumbs
1 small can tomato sauce
extra Italian cheese for top
1 large eggplant, cut up into large cubes (keep skin on), parboiled and cooled

Preparation

Mix all ingredients, using 1/2 can of tomato sauce.
Place in an oiled baking dish.
Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 1 1/2 hours.
Serves 6.