PENNE ALLA NORMA
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Toast the ricotta on a baking sheet until golden on all sides, about 15 minutes. Allow the cheese to cool, then grate it on a large hole grater and set aside.
- To make the sauce, place 3 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion for 4 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 3 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and allow to simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Puree the sauce, stir in the basil and reserve.
- Trim the bottoms and tops off the eggplants then cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Lightly salt the eggplant and place it in a colander with a bowl on top to press it down. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Place pure olive oil to a depth of 1/4-inch in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Fry the eggplant until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Drain well on paper towels and season with fresh pepper.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the penne al dente. Drain the pasta well, toss it with three-fourths of the sauce and half the cheese. Place a layer of the pasta in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, covering it with a layer of fried eggplant. Layer the remaining pasta on top and then the remaining eggplant on top of that. Sprinkle the eggplant with the remaining cheese, drizzle with the remaining sauce and one tablespoon of olive oil. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, then serve.
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PugoThePro
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt.
george Howard
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is so creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a nice acidity. I like to top it with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Lexin Rupley
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla norma, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the combination of eggplant and tomatoes.
rao adnan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
werakz
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Amy Mia
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was delicious and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Tangid Abdullah
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more garlic and chili peppers.
Mirian Aguilar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is so creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a nice acidity. I like to top it with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a few basil leaves.
Chimamanda Agbo
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla norma and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the combination of eggplant and ricotta salata.
Nicole Jaime
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Betty Bloop
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt.
Sumina Khatri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I loved the combination of eggplant and tomatoes.
Monkey D. Luffy
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more garlic and chili peppers.
Juan castro
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was delicious and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Deidré Pieterse
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Masraful Rana
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Awal Hossain
[email protected]This was my first time making pasta alla norma, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the combination of eggplant and tomatoes.
Ernest Aigbavbiere
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is so creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a nice acidity. I like to top it with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Majid Satti
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the eggplant, tomatoes, and basil were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.