Grandma Pandolfi'S Famous Spaghetti And Eggplant(Serves 8 To 10 People)  
["1 very large eggplant or 2 medium ones", "olive oil", "4 large cans crushed tomatoes or puree", "fresh garlic cloves (about 6), crushed", "lots of fresh basil leaves", "2 (1 lb.) pkg. Mozzarella, shredded", "salt and pepper to taste", "dash of sugar (optional)", "2 lb. spaghetti"]
["Peel and slice eggplant into circles.", "Fry in olive oil until browned.", "Place on paper towels or paper bags to blot oil out. Set aside.", "Begin your marinara sauce.", "Saute garlic in oil until brown in the bottom of a pot.", "Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper (dash of sugar optional).", "Let sauce simmer about 1/2 hour or 45 minutes."]
["eggplant", "olive oil", "tomatoes", "garlic", "lots of fresh basil leaves", "Mozzarella", "salt", "sugar", "spaghetti"]