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Pasta alla Norma
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Pasta alla Norma

A Sicilian classic, this pasta dish features eggplant in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with basil and ricotta, offering a perfect balance of flavors.

Ready in 45 minutes · serves 4 · 450 calories per serving · italian cuisine.

45
min total
4
servings
450
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 12 ozpenne pasta
  • 1 largeeggplant
  • 14 ozcanned tomatoes
  • 1 cupricotta cheese
  • 1 cupfresh basil
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • to tastesalt
  • to tastepepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.

  2. 02

    Dice the eggplant and sauté in olive oil until golden.

  3. 03

    Add canned tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  4. 04

    Mix in cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and serve topped with ricotta and fresh basil.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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