Baked Ziti with Eggplant

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 x 8- inch baking pab with nonstick cooking oil or olive oil. 2. In a medium saucepan, add the eggplant and enough water just to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until just tender, not mushy (< 10 min.) Drain. 3. Add the garlic, basil and parsley; stir to combine. Cover and let stand about 10 min. 4. Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and keep warm. 5. Add tomato sauce to the eggplant mixture and stir lightly to blend. 6. Spread the ziti mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking pan and top with the eggplant mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. 7. Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes until thoroughly heated through.