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Pasta alla Norma

Authentic Italian Eggplant Pasta made with simple ingredients!

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Pasta alla Norma is the classic Italian eggplant pasta recipe made with fried eggplant and rigatoni pasta. Traditional Sicilian recipe full of fresh flavor.

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All you need is eggplant, canned tomatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and pasta.

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Start by cubing the eggplant and tossing with kosher salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

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Rinse the salt off the eggplant and pat dry. Fry eggplant in a little bit of olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven.

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Remove the eggplant. Add in garlic, red pepper flakes, and canned crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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Add in the cooked eggplant and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and toss with cooked pasta.

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Top the Pasta alla Norma with ricotta salata, pecorino romano, or parmesan cheese.

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Pasta alla Norma is a traditional Italian recipe you don't want to miss. Get the recipe below!