Pasta alla Norma

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the aubergines thin.
  2. 2Slice the aubergines thin.
  3. 3Slice the aubergines thin.
  4. 4Cut them in half to make them easier to eat.
  5. 5Cut them in half to make them easier to eat.
  6. 6Cut them in half to make them easier to eat.
  7. 7Add some salt to remove the liquid.
  8. 8Add some salt to remove the liquid.
  9. 9Add some salt to remove the liquid.
  10. 10Fry the eggplant in extra virgin olive oil.
  11. 11Fry the eggplant in extra virgin olive oil.
  12. 12Fry the eggplant in extra virgin olive oil.
  13. 13Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan for the sauce.
  14. 14Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan for the sauce.
  15. 15Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan for the sauce.
  16. 16Add basil stems.
  17. 17Add basil stems.
  18. 18Add basil stems.
  19. 19Add green onion.
  20. 20Add green onion.
  21. 21Add green onion.
  22. 22Add some water.
  23. 23Add some water.
  24. 24Add some water.
  25. 25Grate some garlic.
  26. 26Grate some garlic.
  27. 27Grate some garlic.
  28. 28Stir the ingredients in the pan.
  29. 29Stir the ingredients in the pan.
  30. 30Stir the ingredients in the pan.
  31. 31Remove the basil stems.
  32. 32Remove the basil stems.
  33. 33Remove the basil stems.
  34. 34Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.
  35. 35Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.
  36. 36Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.
  37. 37Mash the tomatoes in the pan.
  38. 38Mash the tomatoes in the pan.
  39. 39Mash the tomatoes in the pan.
  40. 40Cook the pasta in a separate pot.
  41. 41Cook the pasta in a separate pot.
  42. 42Cook the pasta in a separate pot.
  43. 43Put the pasta directly into the sauce.
  44. 44Put the pasta directly into the sauce.
  45. 45Put the pasta directly into the sauce.
  46. 46Add basil to the pasta and sauce.
  47. 47Add basil to the pasta and sauce.
  48. 48Add basil to the pasta and sauce.
  49. 49If the pasta is dry, add some of the pasta water.
  50. 50If the pasta is dry, add some of the pasta water.
  51. 51If the pasta is dry, add some of the pasta water.
  52. 52Add half of the fried eggplant to the pasta.
  53. 53Add half of the fried eggplant to the pasta.
  54. 54Add half of the fried eggplant to the pasta.
  55. 55Add salted ricotta to the pasta.
  56. 56Add salted ricotta to the pasta.
  57. 57Add salted ricotta to the pasta.
  58. 58Mix everything in the pan.
  59. 59Mix everything in the pan.
  60. 60Mix everything in the pan.
  61. 61Plate the pasta.
  62. 62Plate the pasta.
  63. 63Plate the pasta.
  64. 64Garnish with basil, fried eggplant, and grated salted ricotta.
  65. 65Garnish with basil, fried eggplant, and grated salted ricotta.
  66. 66Garnish with basil, fried eggplant, and grated salted ricotta.

Ingredients

  • Eggplant
  • Eggplant
  • Eggplant
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Basil stems
  • Basil stems
  • Basil stems
  • Green onion
  • Green onion
  • Green onion
  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Peeled tomatoes
  • Peeled tomatoes
  • Peeled tomatoes
  • Pasta
  • Pasta
  • Pasta
  • Basil
  • Basil
  • Basil
  • Salted ricotta
  • Salted ricotta
  • 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.