Turkey-Eggplant Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. ground skinless turkey
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large eggplant, cubed
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
3/4 c. seasoned dried bread crumbs
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spray large nonstick saucepan with cooking spray and heat. Add turkey, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring as needed until turkey is browned and onion is softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, bread crumbs and basil. Bring to a boil, stirring as needed. Transfer turkey mixture to baking dish. Bake, covered, until vegetables are tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.