Beef and Eggplant Casserole

This Beef and Eggplant Casserole has been a family favorite for dinner for many years. Ground beef and eggplant are prominently featured in this casserole. It’s a tomato- based casserole with cinnamon, pine nuts and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese on top.

Ingredients:

• 3 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
• salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 16 ounces ground beef
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 10 slices (8 ounces) mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese