1 pound mozzarella cheese
1 eggplant, sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons dried-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon white sugar for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour mozzarella cheese into a large shallow 9x9 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle eggplant onto top. Spread cream cheese mixture over eggplant; sprinkle with paprika. Layer with garlic powder, tomato paste, basil, water, cream cheese, parsley, sugar and butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until set and bubbly, and cheese is bubbly.