Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a bowl, add the beef, the eggplant, the onion, the egg, the milk, the oats, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and the basil and mix to combine.

Step 3

Spread the beef mixture into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking pan.

Step 4

Bake the beef mixture, uncovered, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 45-50 minutes.

Step 5

Drain off the excess fat from the meat mixture.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, add the tomatoes and their juices, the garlic, the cornstarch, and the remaining salt and stir to combine.

Step 7

Cook the sauce mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.

Step 8

Let the sauce mixture boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Step 9

Cut the meat mixture into squares and top with the tomato sauce.

Step 10

Serve the meatloaf garnished with the parsley.