1/2 lb. very lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 lg. firm eggplant
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Cook ground beef until crumbly with garlic and onion powder. Add tomato products and spices and cook covered, for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel eggplant and slice 1/4 inch thick. Starting with sauce layer eggplant and sauce into a baking pan, ending with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.