Mom'S Award Winning Meat Loaf
["1 1/2 lb. chopped meat (beef, turkey, etc.)", "1 beaten egg", "basil to taste", "1/2 c. grated Italian cheese (Romano, Parmesan, etc.)", "garlic", "salt", "3/4 c. bread crumbs", "1 small can tomato sauce", "extra Italian cheese for top", "1 large eggplant, cut up into large cubes (keep skin on), parboiled and cooled"]
["Mix all ingredients, using 1/2 can of tomato sauce.", "Place in an oiled baking dish.", "Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with cheese.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 1 1/2 hours.", "Serves 6."]
["chopped meat", "egg", "basil", "Italian cheese", "garlic", "salt", "bread crumbs", "tomato sauce", "extra Italian cheese", "eggplant"]