Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine Nuts Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 2 large firm eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground lamb or beef (80 percent lean)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce, or 31/2 cups homemade sauce (see recipe)
• 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced