Eggplant Gratin

This is one of my favorite summertime vegetarian entrees. I always find great eggplant at the farmer's market and this recipe is always the first thing that comes to mind when I see eggplant! Roasting the eggplant is a great preparation because it softens it and removes a little of the bitterness without adding a lot of calories as it would if you fried it. The creamy, homemade custard and store bought marinara make this a breeze to put together. Serve it with my caesar salad with homem