Pasta alla Norma: Indulgent and Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
An indulgent and easy recipe for Pasta alla Norma, perfect for home cooks looking to impress with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced eggplant. Sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss in fresh basil and combine with the cooked pasta.
- Serve with a dollop of ricotta cheese on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can roast the eggplant before adding it to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg