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Eggplant italiano

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Ingredients:
2 largeGarlic cloves, minced
1 largeOnion, coarsely chopped
1 largeCelery stalk, chopped
1 largeGreen pepper, chopped
2 tbspOlive oil (or more)
1 cupFresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medEggplant, sliced ?
1/2 tspMarjoram, dried
1/2 tspThyme, dried
1 tspOregano, dried
1 canTomatoes, diced (28 oz.)
2 cupMozzarella cheese, grated
Salt & pepper to taste
Procedures:
1*eggplant should be young, firm, a deep purple and without surface blemishes or scars.* saute garlic, onion, celery and green pepper in hot oil in a skillet (i use my beloved wok) for about 5 minutes.
2Add mushrooms and saute 1 minute longer.
3Add eggplant slices to skillet, stirring well for an additional 5 minutes.
4Add seasonings and tomatoes.
5Cover and heat to simmering.
6Place in an oiled shallow casserole (corning is ideal).
7Sprinkle cheese over eggplant and place, covered, in a pre-heated oven (350°F).
8For 20 minutes.
9Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.