Italian Eggplant
"I first had this dish during my first trip to Sicily. I enjoyed it so much that I asked the chef to give me the recipe. It was very special to me because I am a second generation Sicilian. The dish is great for dinner with a salad."
Submitted by: Rosemarie Morsello, owner of properties 145818, 96001 and 415354 in Florida, USA.
Ingredients:
1 small eggplant, unpeeled and cubed 1 small dry onion, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced or chopped
1 chili pepper, minced - optional
6 tablespoons tomato sauce
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
How to cook this dish:
1. Sauté the eggplant and onion in oil, turning frequently with a pancake turner.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add the garlic and continue cooking until the ingredients are tender for about 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Add the chili pepper and tomato sauce and stir occasionally for a few more minutes.
4. Add the cheese prior to serving.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add the garlic and continue cooking until the ingredients are tender for about 15 - 20 minutes.
3. Add the chili pepper and tomato sauce and stir occasionally for a few more minutes.
4. Add the cheese prior to serving.
Serve with:
A bottle of red wind or Sangria and hot Italian bread.
Property 96001 comprises two charming and private 'Melrose Place' style rooms located amidst a lush secluded tropical setting with a huge sparkling shared pool. The property is located directly on Bayview Drive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and only 0.5 miles from an amazing white sandy beach. All rooms are bright, new, fully furnished and have fully equipped kitchens.
