1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef

2 c Eggplant;Pared,FinelyChopped

1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Md

1 ea Egg; Lg

1/2 c Milk

1/4 c Oats; Quick Cooking

1 1/2 t Salt

1/2 t Basil Leaves

16 oz Tomatoes; Stewed, 1 Cn

1 ea Clove Garlic; Minced

1 tb Cornstarch

3/4 t Salt

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the meat, eggplant, onion, egg, milk, oats,1 1/2 ts salt and the basil together. Spread the mixture into an ungreased baking pan 8 X 8 X 2 or 9 X 9 X 2-inches. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes. Drain off the excess fat. Mix the tomatoes, garlic, cornstarch and 3/4 ts salt in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cut the meat loaf into squares and top with the tomato sauce when you serve it. NOTE: Any type of summer squash can be substituted for the eggplant in this recipe.