1/4 - 1/2 lb. eggplant (2)
2 1/2 c. water
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 pkg. spaghetti sauce mix
6 oz. tomato paste
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. bread crumbs
2 c. cottage cheese

Peel eggplant and cut 1/4 inch slices. Place single layer of slices in large skillet. Add salted water and heat to boiling and cook until tender. Drain on paper towels. Repeat. Brown meat. Stir in sauce, tomato paste, and 1 1/2 cups water. Simmer. Combine Parmesan and crumbs. In 9 x 13 inch pan, layer 1/3 sauce, 1/2 eggplant, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/3 sauce, 1/2 crumbs. Repeat layer. Cook at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.