Sicilian Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian Pasta alla Norma

Mediterranean · 40 min · vegetarian

550 cal 16g protein 72g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 2, cubed eggplant
  • 350g rigatoni pasta
  • 1 can (400g) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3, sliced garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup, grated ricotta salata or pecorino
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Method

  1. Salt the cubed eggplant and let it drain 10 minutes, then pat dry.
  2. Fry the eggplant in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and tender, about 8 minutes, then set aside.
  3. In the same pan, soften the garlic for 1 minute, add the crushed tomatoes and oregano, and simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Boil the rigatoni in salted water until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  5. Toss the pasta with the tomato sauce and eggplant, loosening with pasta water as needed.
  6. Finish with torn basil and a generous shower of grated ricotta salata.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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