Bake eggplant in 350 degree oven for one hour (poke holes in first). Take out and let cool, the eggplant will deflate like a balloon. When slightly cool, peel and smush up with fork. Add garlic, fresh ground pepper and salt if you want. Reheat in just a tiny bit of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Serve over pasta with a little grated parmesan. This is a great easy afterwork recipe.