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Nicole Grace

Pasta alla Norma: Discover the Delicious Recipe Today

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian dish featuring pasta, eggplant, and a rich tomato sauce, topped with creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 1 can 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the diced eggplant to the skillet and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the eggplant sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Stir in the fresh basil leaves.
  8. Serve the pasta topped with dollops of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream to the eggplant mixture before combining with the pasta.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the ricotta and Parmesan and substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.

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