For best results use fresh ingredients and real French or Italian bread.

• 1/2 loaf French or Italian bread
• 1 large peeled red pepper divided into 4 pieces and roasted
• 1 small purple eggplant
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 slivered garlic clove in 1/2 cup olive oil 

Slice 4 - 3/4 inch thick pieces of bread from loaf and brush one side of each with olive oil. Place on hot grill (or under broiler) until toasted. Brush the other side with oil, turn and toast. Remove from grill. Place toasted bread on a cookie sheet and top each with pesto.

Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices. Cook eggplant in the same manner as the bread and place on top of bread. Top with 1 piece of pepper and 1 slice of cheese.

Bake in 450 degree oven until cheese melts. Remove and serve at once on a bed of marinara sauce. Serves 4.