A mainstay of the Italian housewife. There are many variations, but this is one of my favorites.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • recipes Spicy Tomato Sauce with Capers OR 7-8 cups spaghetti sauce

Delicious with pasta (choose a chunky-style pasta to match the chunky sauce), or as an ingredient in Eggplant Parmesan, Lasagne or Pasta al Forno.

ready in about an hour and 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • onion
  • salt
  • garlic
  • freshly ground pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil leaves
  • capers
  • extra-virgin olive oil

Delicious by themselves, or can be made in bulk for eggplant parmesan.

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • large eggs
  • flour
  • salt
  • pepper
  • medium-sized eggplant
  • frying oil

A delicious beyond any other delicious when done right.

You might need to buy:
  • onion
  • yeast
  • oil
  • salt
  • whipping cream
  • fat-free sour cream
  • flour
  • salt
  • pepper
You might need to buy:
  • yeast
  • semolina flour