Low Fat Eggplant Bake

1  lb.		eggplant
2-1/2  teaspoons		olive oil
1  pinch		Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1  cup		tomato sauce
1-1/2  tablespoons		basil, chopped fresh
8  ounces		mozzarella cheese, part skim

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Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Toss the eggplant with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast, tossing occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 425 deg F. Transfer the eggplant to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Add the tomato sauce and basil and toss to coat the eggplant. Layer the mozzarella on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.