Eggplant is one of those versatile ingredients that are under-rated and can be incredibly delicious if made well! If you're worried about eggplant being bitter, than I highly encourage you to use ...
You guessed it, we even have a recipe for melanzane alla parmigiana (eggplant parmesan, as many English speakers know it) that Betty the cook could have used! Buon appetito, amici miei!