Here are some of my favorite Italian eggplant recipes – all of which are from my family.
One thing I love about Italian cooking is how it makes eggplant recipes taste so good. From Italian dinners with eggplant as the main vegetable, or using it as a side dish to pasta, the options are endless.
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Italian Eggplant Recipes
Don’t be shy when it comes to creating eggplant dishes with some Italian flare. Not only is this typical of healthy Mediterranean diet-style cooking, these recipes are easy and simple to make.
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Baked Crispy Eggplant Sandwiches
This is one of my favorite ways to use eggplant. This eggplant sandwich looks like it’s fried, but it’s actually baked! Stuffed with Italian cheeses, it’s a must-have.
Cheese Tortellini with Eggplant and Zucchini
You can use any shape of pasta, but I like tortellini – especially ones that are filled with cheese or sausage. Mix with eggplant and fresh vegetables and you’ve got a healthy dinner everyone will love.
Italian Eggplant Parmesan
This Italian eggplant parm recipe is from the records of my Italian family. It’s super easy to make and goes great with Italian sausage and pasta.
Eggplant Stuffed with Beef
These stuffed eggplants are filled with Italian seasoned beef, and topped with fresh roma tomatoes. You can’t go wrong with this Italian eggplant recipe!
Pizza with Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper
Enjoy your next homemade pizza topped with flavorful slices of eggplant. Use for a satisfying lunch or dinner. It’s also great to have as leftovers.
Italian Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna
Calling all vegetarians that love Italian food. It is layers of mushroom, tomatoes and eggplant, baked to perfection. I like to serve it with a side of pasta like spaghetti where the ingredients can co-mingle!
Rigatoni with Eggplant, Tomatoes and Zucchini
Eggplant and zucchini always go well together. I learned this pasta recipe from my Sicilian mother-in-law. It’s such a wonderfully healthy pasta recipe that is filled with garden-fresh vegetables.
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Italian Eggplant Cutlets
These eggplant slices are breaded and fried in olive oil to a golden brown. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. I tell you all about how to make this recipe and provide helpful tips!
Fried Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella
A fun way to serve eggplant and fresh mozzarella. If you like fried foods, you’ll definitely love this eggplant recipe. Check out the post for more information!
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