Italian
Pasta alla Norma
“A harmonious blend of tender eggplant and al dente spaghetti, crowned with crumbled ricotta salata and fragrant basil.”
Eggplant
Tomato
Garlic
Basil
Ricotta Salata
SpaghettiMedium1 hour
Where it comes from
Hailing from Catania in eastern Sicily, Pasta alla Norma is a tribute to the opera 'Norma' by Vincenzo Bellini, embodying the region's love for eggplant and the art of cucina povera.
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What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Slice the eggplant and salt them to draw out moisture before frying until golden.
- 2
Prepare a simple tomato sauce by sautéing garlic in olive oil and adding crushed tomatoes.
- 3
Cook spaghetti until al dente, then combine with the tomato sauce.
- 4
Fold in the fried eggplant and allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Top with crumbled ricotta salata and fresh basil before serving.
