PENNE ALLA NORMA

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Italian eggplants
4 large ripe tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup snipped fresh basil leaves
1 pound penne
Freshly grated ricotta salata, passed separately at the table

Steps:

  • Char the eggplants and the tomatoes over the coals of a grill. Skin and chop them, discarding the tomato seeds.
  • Soften the onion with the garlic in the olive oil. Add the eggplant and the tomatoes and simmer them gently over low heat for about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and then stir in the basil leaves.
  • Meanwhile, bring six quarts of water to a roiling boil. Add the penne and cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain and put the penne in a serving bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Toss and add the sauce, mix well and sprinkle with basil leaves. Pass the ricotta salata separately at the table.

Garza Brand
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Raees Dyason
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a delicious and elegant dish that's sure to wow them.


farman ullaha
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I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best pasta dish she had ever had.


Sunfred Owusu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. I had some leftover from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Lisa Guevara
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I added some chopped basil to this recipe and it really brightened up the flavor.


Dulce Perez
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I used a different type of pasta for this recipe and it turned out just as well. I think you could use any type of pasta you like.


JON-MANUEL CHINENYE UMEANAKA
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from this recipe. It still turned out great!


Caleah Shields
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and authentic Italian dish.


dawn Olson
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I made this dish for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best penne alla norma she had ever had.


Akah Marvellous
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and the creamy ricotta cheese.


Kabir Hosen
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the tomatoes, the saltiness of the anchovies, and the creaminess of the ricotta cheese all come together perfectly.


Asserpandu Lafimana
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This is my go-to recipe for penne alla norma. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Jacob Snyder
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Md Nazmush Shakib
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some penne that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great!


Michael Ramos II
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I was a bit skeptical about the anchovies, but they really added a nice salty flavor to the dish. I would definitely recommend using them.


Afiya Robin
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. The end result is a delicious and satisfying pasta dish.


Narob Naro
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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