Eggplant And Tomato Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb Japanese eggplant, cut diagonally in 1/4-inch slices
salt, to taste
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thich slices
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Preparation

Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place eggplant slices in a single layer of the baking sheet.
Coat slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 16 minutes, turning eggplant after 8 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, oregano, pepper, and garlic.
Arrange half the eggplant slices in an 8x8 square baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
Place half the tomato slices over the eggplant.
Top with half the zucchini slices; sprinkle with half the cheese mixture.
Repeat layers; bake, covered, at 375\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Uncover and bake 10 more minutes or until vegetables are tender and cheese is golden.