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Eggplant, pasta, and Ricotta Salata. With the abundance of fresh summer tomatoes and eggplants, this recipe comes together well, and the ricotta Salata just gives the final touch that will leave you wanting more.

Italy is rich in recipes. Each region has its specialty and prides itself on the recipes they share with the world.

Ricotta Salata is one of their specialty. 

What is Ricotta Salata?

An Italian cheese made from sheep milk. Milk is richer in fat content and rich in protein. 

The milk, which is pressed and salted, is let to be rested for up to 90 days. The salt removes up to 50% of the water content, giving us a harder cheese that can be grated.  A specialty of Southern Italy.

Cooking tips and step-by-step instructions to achieve this wonderful recipe of eggplant

This recipe is super easy to make, a few suggestions to ensure great success while preparing it.

I used the smaller eggplants and diced them to about 1″ squares.  I used them immediately and did not let them sit covered with salt for one hour.

I used fresh tomatoes and removed the skin by blanching for a couple of minutes. Before placing them in the boiling water, I made a small incision on the button and all around the middle part of the tomato. This process facilitates removing the outer skin away from the pulp.

The recipe I am sharing today is from a dear friend, Luis. He and I have been friends since childhood.

He lives in the Abruzzi region of Italy, on the Adriatic sea. Great place that offers so much. You can go from the sandy beaches to the height of the Appennine Mountains and everything in between.

Great food in each nook and cranny of the region.