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Alla Norma Pasta
This authentic recipe for Sicilian Pasta alla Norma combines golden eggplant with a rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, and salty ricotta salata.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- pot
- skillet
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.*
2
Toss the eggplant with ⅓ cup of olive oil, then spread it out in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan.
eggplant (cut into 1-inch cubes)1 pound
3
Roast for 20–⏱️ 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and evenly browned.
4
Season the roasted eggplant with salt and pepper, then let it cool on the sheet pan.
eggplant (cut into 1-inch cubes)1 pound
5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
6
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about ⏱️ 1 minute, until softened.
garlic (very thinly sliced)3 cloves
7
Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes, cooking for about ⏱️ 30 seconds until fragrant.
dried oregano1 teaspoon
8
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for ⏱️ 2 minutes or until the paste darkens slightly.
tomato paste2 tablespoons
9
Pour in the canned tomatoes. Use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to break them up into smaller pieces.
10
Simmer the sauce for about ⏱️ 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in the roasted eggplant, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
eggplant (cut into 1-inch cubes)1 pound
11
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving some of the pasta water.
12
Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, gradually adding reserved pasta water until the sauce clings to the noodles.
13
Stir in the basil just before serving, reserving a few leaves for garnish if desired.
14
Serve immediately, topped with grated ricotta salata.
ricotta salata (grated )3 ounces
Nutrition Facts
calories
691 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
10 g
sugar Content
13 g
sodium Content
377 mg
protein Content
20 g
cholesterol Content
11 mg
carbohydrate Content
103 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
17 g
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