# Sausage Pasta alla Norma

A twist on the classic Sicilian pasta combining tender eggplant, a garlic-tomato sauce, fresh basil, and hearty Italian sausage.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdMYGIAs4VU/?stkn=dDc0dnpicnVkZ291
- Creator: Anna Chwistek
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1adc5dd2-cc49-4899-a60f-a42def53aeee
- Extracted: 2026-09-12

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