Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di Melanzane in Italian) has layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, basil and cheese, baked until bubbly.

All-American Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant is briefly cooked in a microwave to purge any liquid, resulting in perfectly fried eggplant. It's then layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.

Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan)

Sweet, silky, and absolutely delicious, this breading-free version of eggplant parm made in Italy is well worth trying, especially in late summer when eggplant (and tomatoes!) are at their best.

Fried Eggplant Sandwich With Eggplant Mayo

After discovering how delicious eggplant-based mayonnaise is (or more accurately, after my wife confirmed it to me), I put two and two together and decided to make a fried eggplant sandwich smothered in rich tomato sauce, and drizzled with a mayonnaise made out of itself. Whoa, meta.

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Mozzarella in Carrozza, the grilled cheese only Italians eat

easy ROASTED RED PEPPERS marinated ITALIAN STYLE

This week we are putting together a beautiful Italian fried eggplant sandwich but in order to make that, we need to learn how to make easy and delicious homemade roasted red peppers marinated Italian style in olive oil and garlic. The perfect condiment for our eggplant sandwich. Your support keeps the show running and is very much appreciated. If you'd like to leave a donation for this recipe, please click HERE. Thank you!

Pasta with Eggplant, Portobella, and Tomatoes

I spent a good portion of the last month making eggplant parmesan for the Food Lab article on the subject. This left me with a few things: lots of canned tomatoes, plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano, a slew of eggplants, and a great microwave-then-cook technique for getting the most out of their texture. That's about all there is to say about this recipe, other than the fact that it takes about 20 minutes to throw together, and is really good to boot.

Mastering Pasta: Eggplant and Parmesan Rotolo

Although I've never eaten in his restaurants, I became a fan of Marc Vetri after reviewing his second cookbook, Rustic Italian Food, a couple years ago. I have featured his recipes for Mortadella Tortelli with

Zucchini Parmesan

Zucchini Parmesan, layered with tomato sauce and a mixture of cheeses, is as company-worthy as it is stay-in-your-pjs fare.

Zucchini Stacks in the Style of Eggplant Parmesan

This take on eggplant Parmesan uses zucchini in place of the eggplant. Rather than bake the breaded, pan-fried disks as one big layered mass in a baking dish, this version features little individual stacks of alternating layers of pepperoni, a tomato sauce, fresh basil, and a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The result is something both homey and company-worthy at once.