Ingredients

  • 1/2 x Unsalted butter, (1/4 c.)
  • 1/2 x Green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 x Eggplants, about 1 pound each
  • 1/2 c. Dry white wine
  • 2 c. Whipping cream
  • 8 slc Mozzarella, 1/4-inch thic
  • 1/2 x Yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 x Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 x Bay leaf
  • 1/2 c. Chicken stock, or possibly canned br
  • 1 c. Parmesan, freshly grated (a

Method

  • Heat butter in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add in onion and bell peppers and saute/fry till tender, about 10 min.
  • Add in eggplants and bay leaf and saute/fry till eggplant is almost tender, about 10 min.
  • Add in wine and chicken stock and cook till liquid evaporates, about 5 min.
  • Add in cream and cook till eggplant is tender and mix is thick, stirring frequently, about 25 min.
  • Fold in Parmesan.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide mix among 8 large ramekins.
  • Top each with slice of mozzarella cheese.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Bake eggplant till heated through, about 15 min.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil till cheese bubbles.
  • Serve warm.
  • Recipe from The Pomodoro Restaurant, Dallas, Texas.