By Michelle Fabio

For those of you who like lasagna but are bored with the same old layered version, I present to you baked pasta with eggplant, fresh from my kitchen in southern Italy.

This is a delicious, hearty dish that feeds lots of people, so it’s particularly great at holiday time!

Baked Pasta with Eggplant

• 3 medium eggplants
• 200 grams of pancetta, cubed
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• One large jar of tomato sauce or peeled tomatoes
• 3 large basil leaves Read the rest of this entry »

By Thomas Cenci

Parmigiana di Melanzane is a classic Sicilian dish which is served on most households throughout Italy.

The combination of the tomatoes with the eggplant and two cheeses makes a mouth watering recipe and is a must for all who love to cook.

Ingredients:
• 1kg eggplant
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Read the rest of this entry »