Sicilian-style eggplant pasta, the easy and light version - pasta alla norma

Name: Sicilian-style eggplant pasta, the easy and light version - pasta alla norma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 10 oz pasta (tortiglioni); 1 eggplant (medium-sized); 2 Tbsp olive oil; salt; pepper; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove; 21 oz tomato pulp (or peeled tomatoes); 1 sprig of basil; salt and pepper (to taste); 3 oz ricotta salata (or manouri); a few basil leaves

Main Dish

Very Easy

35 min

570 Kcal

Get ready to travel straight to Catania in Sicily, where the delicate notes of grilled eggplant, juicy tomatoes and creamy ricotta come together to create a delicious, easy and inexpensive summer pasta dish! This recipe for "Pasta alla Norma" is both easy to make and delicious. It is also the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for healthy Italian cuisine, since we use baked eggplant rather than fried eggplant in this recipe. Let yourself be swept away by the intoxicating aromas and Mediterranean flavors, and find out how to make this delicious vegetarian pasta dish in no time :-)

Materials

parchment paper
garlic press

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

Eggplant:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Wash the eggplant and cut it into slices about 0.5 cm thick.
Arrange the slices on one or more baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Put in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
The sauce:
Pour a drizzle of olive oil in a hot pan and crush the garlic. Then add the tomato pulp and the sprig of basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer for 15 to 30 minutes covered over low heat. After this time, remove the sprig of basil.
Pasta:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with coarse salt (10 g of salt per liter of water). Cook the pasta al dente (the cooking time is indicated on the package).
Drain the pasta and transfer it to the tomato sauce. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce.
Serve the pasta in a shallow bowl, add pieces of eggplant and grate ricotta salata over the top. Garnish with basil leaves. And there you go!

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FAQ ❓

How long does pasta alla Norma keep?

We recommend enjoying it right away, but you can keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

How do you cook the eggplant for pasta alla Norma?

Frying: This is the traditional method. Fry the pieces of eggplant in very hot oil (a neutral oil such as sunflower or rapeseed oil).
In a pan: Cut the eggplant into small cubes and sauté them in oil and garlic until nicely browned.
In the oven: Bake the eggplant, cut into 0.5 cm slices, for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F (180°C), on one or more baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

How do you make tomato sauce?

Follow the same method using fresh tomatoes, and simmer for about 30 minutes before blending everything. You can also peel the tomatoes beforehand or use canned peeled tomatoes.

What can I use instead of ricotta salata in Sicilian-style pasta?

You can replace ricotta salata with manouri, a Greek cheese.

How do you make homemade ricotta salata?

You can make your own ricotta salata the day before: drain and dry the ricotta well, then season it with salt and pepper and bake it for 6 to 8 hours at 210°F (100°C).

What pasta should I use for Sicilian-style pasta?

We recommend pasta such as rigatoni so that the sauce clings well to it.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 570Kcal

Carbo: 71.7g
Total fat: 18.8g
Saturated fat: 4.2g
Proteins: 17.6g
Fibers: 7.6g
Sugar: 8.4g
ProPoints: 14
SmartPoints: 18

Nutritional information for 1 serving (401g)

Cookware

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burner

Attributes

Keep refrigerated

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Juliette Hess

I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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Sicilian-style eggplant pasta, the easy and light version - pasta alla norma

Ingredients

Pasta:

Baked eggplant:

Tomato sauce:

Materials