Turkey Eggplant (aubergine) Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey breast
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large eggplant, cubed
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (no salt)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• spaghetti sauce

Recipe

• 1 makes 8 servings.
• 2 preheat oven to 350°f; spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• 3 spray a large nonstick saucepan or dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray; heat. add the turkey, onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until the turkey is browned and the onion is softened, 5-6 minutes.
• 4 add the eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, bread crumbs, sauce and basil; bring to a boil, stirring as needed.
• 5 transfer the turkey mixture to pan and bake, covered until the veggies are tender, 45-50 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with cheese.