PASTA ALLA NORMA (FRESH PASTA WITH EGGPLANT(AUBERGINE))
This dish of fresh pasta with eggplant, tomato sauce and cheese was a favorite of the great Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini. It has been renamed after his most famous opera. La Norma.I got this recipe from Vincent Schiavelli, we made it last night and it is the most delicious thing I've eaten in a long time.
Provided by Jazmina
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel the egglants. Cut them lengthwise in slices 1/2 inch thick. If slices ar very long cut them in half. Liberally salt each slice and stack them in a shallow dish. Place another dish on top and lightly weight it for instance using a full can of tomatoes. Keep the eggplant in the press for at least two hours. This process will drain out the acidic liquid which causes the eggplant to taste bitter and act like a sponge when frying.
- After the time has elapsed, rinse or wipe off the slices and pat dry. Heat 2 inches of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Dust each slice with flor before frying. Cook to a rich golden brown, and drain between brown paper until everything else is ready for assembly.
- While frying eggplant begin the tomato sauce. Pass the can of tomatoes through a food mill to remove any seeds. Place the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a sauce pan and saute the whole garlic until brown, remove the garlic. Add the tomatoes, paste, sugar, basil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir well and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile continue to cook eggplant and keep hot uncovered in a 300' oven. At this time cook your pasta, when it's done toss in a warm serving bowl with some of the sauce and half of the cheese. Arrange eggplant on top. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.7, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 91.1, Sodium 347.6, Carbohydrate 83.9, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 14.3, Protein 21.7
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Jaimes 1981
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla Norma and it was a success! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
jake_gamer
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new pasta dish to try.
THEBOSS590
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the result was so delicious! I was surprised at how well the eggplant and tomato sauce went together. Will make again.
David Chimommbe
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will try it again with a little less salt.
Cloudus marson
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla Norma, and it turned out great! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again. 5/5
Hercule maiden
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it always turns out great. I like to use a little bit of extra garlic in the sauce, and I also add some crumbled ricotta cheese on top before serving. It's a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Lashari Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the eggplant and sauce were both delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
zenox
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.
Rana Fraooq Fraooq Joyia
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla Norma, and it turned out great! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Zenobia John
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it always turns out great. I like to use a little bit of extra garlic in the sauce, and I also add some crumbled ricotta cheese on top before serving. It's a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Malik Mason
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the eggplant and sauce were both delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Safe Khalid
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked until it was soft and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.
ATUGONZA AMINAH
[email protected]Pasta alla Norma is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again!