PASTA ALLA NORMA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium eggplant, kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, whole peeled tomato, red pepper flakes, whole wheat spaghetti, ricotta salata, fresh basil
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the ends of the eggplant, then slice into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) thick rounds. Lay the eggplant rounds on a paper towel and season generously on both sides with salt. Let rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After 10 minutes, pat the eggplant rounds with a paper towel to remove the moisture.
- Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat and grease with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, or your oil of choice. Grill the eggplant for about 2 minutes on each side, or until grill marks are formed. Set aside to cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the smashed garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned but not burnt, flipping as needed. Remove the garlic from the oil and set aside to cool, then mince.
- To the garlic oil, add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until caramelized. Add the reserved tomato juice and simmer until reduced to a sauce-like consistency, 5-8 minutes.
- Add ½ teaspoon salt, the red pepper flakes, and the minced fried garlic. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, and simmer while you make the pasta.
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the hot pasta. Add the eggplant, ricotta salata, and fresh basil. Toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 11 grams
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Jordan Ranck
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant is crispy and flavorful, the sauce is rich and tangy, and the ricotta salata adds a nice touch of creaminess.
Margaret Ottinger
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta dish when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Ahmedalee Alee
[email protected]This dish is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a casual dinner with friends. Everyone always loves it.
Rabia Bilal
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Izzy Bloop
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Jim Itoro
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggplant. Are there any other vegetables I can use in this recipe?
RK EDITS
[email protected]I've never had Pasta alla Norma before. What does it taste like?
Muhmmad Idrees
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.
Mmakgabo Onicca
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese. Is there anything else I can use instead?
Virginia Bohler
[email protected]This recipe sounds a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up for the challenge.
Tootowaloodi Derrick
[email protected]I love eggplant! I'm definitely going to try this recipe.
Sanjay Human
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes. This one sounds great!
Randa almohammed
[email protected]This dish looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Anwo Folashade
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out bland. The eggplant was good, but the sauce was just missing something.
Somtochukwu Christian
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less ricotta salata next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish.
luxman siavananthan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant is crispy and flavorful, the sauce is rich and tangy, and the ricotta salata adds a nice touch of c
kamran arain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Hiwot Woldu
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. The ricotta salata added a nice touch of saltiness and the basil gave it a fresh flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Rd Gang
[email protected]Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian dish that is simple to make and bursting with flavor. The combination of eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta salata, and basil is perfect. I especially love the addition of the fried eggplant, which gives the dish a