Don’t let the name of this dish fool you, there are no mushrooms in melanzane a funghetto, also known by its Neapolitan dialect name, melanzane a fungetiello. The name refers to the way in which the eggplant is cooked, reminiscent of sauteed mushrooms. Chef Lou became familiar with this recipe along time ago, when he worked alongside many Neapolitan and southern Italian chefs at Tiberio’s located on K Street. Traditionally prepared as a contorno, or side dish, melanzane a funghetto is an incredibly versatile dish. Serve as is as an appetizer or contorno, on crostini, in a sandwich, or with grilled fish or meat.
The price is the cost of the pantry items listed below, suggested for 2 people.
What you will need from our Pantry:
Eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil $12
Nocellara Cutrera Sicilian extra virgin olive oil $30
How It Works:
Order all of your ingredients by calling us at 540-253-5501 and to set a pick up date and time. Please note that we are closed on Monday so you would have to pick up your pantry items by Sunday, September 13th. A video of the cooking demonstration will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages on Monday, September 14th at 6:00. Simply tune in and follow along!
If you miss a class or would like to participate in a previous cooking class, simply call the restaurant to order the ingredients for the desired class and participate at your own convenience using the videos on our social media pages.