Ingredients

  • 8 baking potatoes
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped peeled onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) canschopped peeled tomatoes, drained
  • 1 eggplant, diced
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon crushed dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Scrub potatoes, dry, and prick with a fork.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until soft.
  • Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Add tomatoes, eggplant, green beans, parsley, basil, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until tomatoes and eggplant begin to break down.
  • Add Parmesan and stir to melt.
  • Cut an'x' into potatoes and squeeze gently to open.
  • Place on serving platter or individual plates and spoon tomato mixture over potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and serve.