Eggplant Parmigiana, or Parmigiana di Melanzane, is one of those Italian dishes that tells a story from the very first bite. Originating in southern Italy, it embodies the generosity of Mediterranean cuisine: simple ingredients, sunshine, and know-how passed down through generations. This meltingly tender eggplant gratin, topped with fragrant tomato sauce and stringy mozzarella, is a true ode to Italian tradition.