Pasta alla Norma
Directions
- 1Slice the aubergines thin.
- 2Cut them in half to make them easier to eat.
- 3Add some salt to remove the liquid.
- 4Fry the eggplant in extra virgin olive oil.
- 5Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan for the sauce.
- 6Add basil stems.
- 7Add green onion.
- 8Add some water.
- 9Grate some garlic.
- 10Stir the ingredients in the pan.
- 11Remove the basil stems.
- 12Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.
- 13Mash the tomatoes in the pan.
- 14Cook the pasta in a separate pot.
- 15Put the pasta directly into the sauce.
- 16Add basil to the pasta and sauce.
- 17If the pasta is dry, add some of the pasta water.
- 18Add half of the fried eggplant to the pasta.
- 19Add salted ricotta to the pasta.
- 20Mix everything in the pan.
- 21Plate the pasta.
- 22Garnish with basil, fried eggplant, and grated salted ricotta.
Ingredients
- Eggplant
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Basil stems
- Green onion
- Water
- Garlic
- Peeled tomatoes
- Pasta
- Basil
- Salted ricotta
Equipment
KnifeCutting boardColanderPanSpatulaLarge potGraterTongs
Tips
- Use extra virgin olive oil for frying the eggplant.
- Cook the pasta directly in the sauce.
- Do not let the pasta get dry, add some water if needed.
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