Sausage Pasta alla Norma

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a pan, add sausages, and brown them while breaking them up.
  2. 2Add the cubed eggplant to the pan.
  3. 3Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes, then cook until softened.
  4. 4Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste.
  5. 5Pour in the whole peeled tomatoes and stir to combine.
  6. 6Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente.
  7. 7Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water.
  8. 8Add the cooking water, extra cooked sausage, fresh basil, and drained pasta into the sauce pan and stir until combined.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 link spicy italian sausage
  • 1 whole eggplant, cubed
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)
  • oregano (optional)
  • chili flakes (optional)
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 500 g pasta
  • 1/2 cup cooking water
  • 1 handful fresh basil