Pasta A La Norma Recipe

Name: Pasta A La Norma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1/2 medium red onion, chopped into 1/4-inch dice; 4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced; 2 medium eggplants, cut into medium dice; 1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes; 2 sprigs fresh basil, plus leaves for garnish; 1 sprig fresh thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound macaroni (rigatoni); 1/2 pound ricotta salata, coarsely grated; 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped; 1/4 bunch mint, leaves chopped; Chili flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1/2 medium red onion, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
2 medium eggplants, cut into medium dice
1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh basil, plus leaves for garnish
1 sprig fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound macaroni (rigatoni)
1/2 pound ricotta salata, coarsely grated
1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped
1/4 bunch mint, leaves chopped
Chili flakes, to taste

1
Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
2
In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until smoking. Add the onion and the garlic and cook until soft but not yet browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring regularly until softened and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and thyme, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
3
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain well and pour the hot pasta into the pan with the eggplant mixture. Add ricotta salata and heat through.
4
Garnish with parsley, mint, chili flakes and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, 1/2 medium red onion, chopped into 1/4-inch dice, 4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced, 2 medium eggplants, cut into medium dice, and more.

Yes, Pasta A La Norma falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pasta A La Norma

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