o       1 large eggplant

o       3-4 tbsp. olive oil

o       1 purchased fresh pizza dough (Trader Joe's is great!)

o       1 cup store purchased spicy tomato sauce* (such as *Arrabiata)

o       1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

o       1/2 cup grated romano/parmesan cheese

o       6 oz softened goat cheese

o       1/2 sweet red pepper sliced into thin strips

o       1/2 yellow pepper sliced into thin strips

o       1/2 sweet onion sliced into thin strips

o       olive oil to sauté peppers and onions

o       1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley, chopped

o       1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

 

Pre-heat oven to 400^oF.

Slice eggplant crosswise into rounds 1/2 inch think. Then cut the rounds into 1/4 inch batons which can then be cut cross wise into an even dice. Drizzle with oil and arrange in one layer on foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little seasoned salt and broil about 3" from the heat for 5 minutes. Watch carefully. Toss and grill another 5 minutes or so. Oven temps differ so watch carefully.

Saute peppers and onions in a little olive oil for about 3 minutes.

Toss together the mozzarella & parmesan /Romano cheeses.

Roll dough into a 14" round. Top with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Romano/parmesan mix.
Place dough on pizza stone or a lightly greased baking sheet. Arrange eggplant over goat cheese mixture. Place peppers, evenly on top. Dollop goat cheese onto pizza using teaspoon. Season lightly with fresh ground pepper and chopped fresh parsley and basil.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is browned.