Preheat oven to 375.
Cut in 1/2" slices:

1 medium eggplant

Cover with hot water and let stand 5 min.
Dry slices. Fry in 1/3 c. oi until lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in bottom of 9x13" baking pan.

Mix together and sprinkle over the eggplant:

1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano

Combine in saucepan:

6 tomatoes, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 Tbsp oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp tomato paste (or thicken sauce with 1 T. flour)

Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, then spread on top of crumb mixture.
Top with:

1-2 c. grated Swiss cheese
1/4 c. additional Parmesan

Bake 10-15 minutes. Can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Options:

• Broil eggplant instead of frying
• Substitute zucchini for eggplant