Eggplant Upside Down Pie

• 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs
• 1 lb. eggplant, cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 c. oil
• 1 c. long grain rice
• 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage (bulk)
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 c. shredded Provolone cheese
• 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Grease bottom and sides of 10-inch pie plate with 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
3. Dust with bread crumbs.
4. Place eggplant on a baking sheet; brush both sides with 1/4 cup oil. Broil about 5 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Reduce oven to 350u0b0.
5. Cook rice following package directions. Salt.
6. Drain excess liquid.
7. Reserve rice.

olive oil, bread crumbs, eggplant, oil, long grain rice, sweet italian sausage, onion, garlic, egg, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=473966 (may not work)