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Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma: Comforting Roasted Eggplant Delight

Pasta alla Norma is a comforting Italian dish featuring roasted eggplant and homemade tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Can substitute with penne or fusilli.
For the Roasted Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplants Italian varieties are preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use some for eggplant and sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend of herbs like oregano and basil.
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 1 medium Shallot Can replace with onion.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with whole peeled tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Puréed Tomatoes Alternatively use passata.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional.
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Pecorino Cheese Can substitute with Parmesan.
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves Fresh.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (240°C).
  2. Cube the eggplant and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Roast for 30 minutes.
  3. Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of cooking water.
  4. Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  5. Stir in canned and puréed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Combine roasted eggplant and rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  7. Stir in grated Pecorino cheese and season with chili flakes and black pepper. Garnish with basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat gently with reserved pasta water if needed.

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