Risotto with Eggplant

One of the dishes I often teach is Spaghetti alla Norma, a classic Sicilian pasta made with eggplant and tomato and finished with mozzarella cheese. One day, I had some eggplant and tomatoes left over and it occurred to me that they would make a good risotto. I eliminated the mozzarella because I didn’t think it would work with the creaminess of risotto. I was quite surprised with how well it turned out. The eggplant practically dissolves in the end, becoming a delicate, creamy accom