PASTA ALLA NORMA
This traditional Sicilian pasta dish of sautéed eggplant tossed with tomato sauce and topped with ricotta salata makes for a satisfying vegetarian dinner, and it can be thrown together in under an hour.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the eggplant about 1/2 inch thick. Cook in abundant olive oil, without crowding, sprinkling with salt and adding more oil as needed. You will undoubtedly have to cook in batches; take your time and cook until the eggplant is nicely browned and soft. Remove to a plate; do not drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, put a large pot of water to boil and salt it.
- At the end of the cooking the eggplant, the pan will ideally have a couple of tablespoons of oil left. If there's more or less, drain some off or add a bit. Turn the heat to medium, add the garlic and chiles, and cook until the garlic colors a little bit. Add the tomatoes and oregano, along with some salt and pepper; cook until saucy but not too dry, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the pasta until tender but not mushy. While it's cooking, cut the eggplant into strips and reheat for a minute in the tomato sauce. Drain the pasta and toss it with the tomato sauce and the eggplant. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then top with the parsley or basil and grated cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 418, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 757 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Helal Miah
[email protected]This dish is a bit too heavy for my taste. I think it would be better with a lighter sauce.
Faluku Furako
[email protected]Pasta alla Norma is one of my favorite Italian dishes. This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a few extra ingredients, like mushrooms and bell peppers.
Mariam Adebiyi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lincoln Hoam
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create something really special.
nighthaven
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla Norma, and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make, and I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Kaimu Tali
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more garlic and oregano.
Smart Kids AJT
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were still good.
William David
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different pasta alla Norma recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are amazing.
Raja Hamad
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Gehendra Kanwar
[email protected]Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.