Baked Eggplant with Prosciutto

(Makes 2 Portions)

Ingredients:

1 eggplant
1 large onion
1 tomato
Italian Salad Dressing
2 Mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 slices Parmesan cheese
4 slices Prosciutto
Salt to taste

Directions:

• Halve the eggplant.
• Score in 1/2-inch crisscross, almost to the skin.
• Salt eggplant to taste and lay on paper towel, scored side down (This will draw the moisture from the eggplant) Leave for approximately 1 hour.
• Preheat oven 350F
• Pour dressing onto eggplant and place on greased cookie sheet. Place a large slice of onion on each half of the eggplant.
• Place on centre rack in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from oven and layer prosciutto, slice of mozzarella cheese, another slice of prosciutto and, Parmesan cheese.
• Return to until cheese has melted and proscuitto has warmed.
• If used for an appetizer, cut into small sections and serve. If it is a main dish serve with a side green salad.

Gourmet Food Recipe: Baked Eggplant with Prosciutto