Pasta alla Norma: The Best Comfort Food for Your Family Nights
Pasta alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish that combines eggplant, tomatoes, and ricotta salata for a rich and comforting meal perfect for family nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 large eggplant
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta salata
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- Dice the eggplant and sprinkle with salt, then let it sit for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant and pat it dry.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the eggplant and cook until golden.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and eggplant mixture.
- Serve with grated ricotta salata on top and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pasta alla Norma, comfort food, Sicilian pasta