Pasta alla Norma

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the aubergines thin.
  2. 2Cut them in half to make them easier to eat.
  3. 3Add some salt to remove the liquid.
  4. 4Fry the eggplant in extra virgin olive oil.
  5. 5Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan for the sauce.
  6. 6Add basil stems.
  7. 7Add green onion.
  8. 8Add some water.
  9. 9Grate some garlic.
  10. 10Stir the ingredients in the pan.
  11. 11Remove the basil stems.
  12. 12Add peeled tomatoes to the pan.
  13. 13Mash the tomatoes in the pan.
  14. 14Cook the pasta in a separate pot.
  15. 15Put the pasta directly into the sauce.
  16. 16Add basil to the pasta and sauce.
  17. 17If the pasta is dry, add some of the pasta water.
  18. 18Add half of the fried eggplant to the pasta.
  19. 19Add salted ricotta to the pasta.
  20. 20Mix everything in the pan.
  21. 21Plate the pasta.
  22. 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.