Baked Mozzarella Eggplant

Firstly, preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). This will ensure that the cooking process proceeds as planned. Next, take a moment to brush both sides of your eggplant slices with oil, allowing them to absorb the liquid and become tender. Place these slices on a baking sheet, making sure they are evenly spaced and not overlapping. Finally, sprinkle some garlic powder over the eggplant slices for added flavor.

While your oven is preheated, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. This will create an ideal environment for cooking the vegetables and cheese mixture together. Add some onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach to the skillet, stirring constantly until the spinach has wilted and the tomatoes have released their juices. This should take about 2 minutes.

To prepare the cheese mixture, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Mix these ingredients together until they are well combined and ready to use.

Now, it's time to assemble the dish. Place your eggplant slices in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, making sure they are evenly spaced and not overlapping. Top these slices with the spinach mixture you created earlier, followed by a spoonful of cheese mixture and a thin layer of it. Pour some spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer, making sure to cover everything evenly.

Finally, sprinkle some remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish, followed by a pinch of Italian seasoning. This will add a burst of flavor to your final product.

Once you have assembled the dish, place it in the preheated oven and bake until the eggplant is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.