5.2 ounce vegetable protein sausage breakfast patties frozen (such as Morningstar Farms)
0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
1 teaspoon basil leaves dried
1.5 pound eggplant
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
0.3 teaspoon salt
0.8 cup tomato and basil pasta sauce (such as Classico)
Equipment
baking sheet
broiler
microwave
Directions
Preheat broiler.
Partially thaw breakfast patties in microwave at HIGH 10 to 15 seconds; crumble into small pieces.
Remove stem end of eggplant; slice eggplant lengthwise into 4 (1/2-inch) slices. Arrange slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat slices with spray, and broil 4 minutes. Turn slices, coat with cooking spray, and broil 2 minutes.
Sprinkle salt over eggplant; top evenly with crumbled breakfast patties, and broil 1 minute.
Combine pasta sauce, basil, and red pepper.
Spoon sauce over eggplant, and top with cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.
