Pasta Alla Norma

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Chop eggplant into chunks.

3. 3

   Spray a baking tray with oil, add the eggplant, add cook the eggplant with a little salt and pepper for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, get a pot of water boiling for the pasta.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil in a saucepan.

6. 6

   Add the onion when the oil is hot and cook about a minute until just softened.

7. 7

   Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook another minute or until onion is translucent.

8. 8

   Add the diced tomato, vegetable broth, herbs, and salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Cook on low until it's thickened up a bit into a sauce.

10. 10

    When the eggplant is done, add to your tomato sauce.

11. 11

    Your water should be boiling by now - if you're using angel hair pasta, now is the perfect time to add it, it should only take about 5 minutes or so.

12. 12

    If using a pasta that takes longer, get it cooking a bit before you add the eggplant, you don't want chunks of smoosh, the eggplant only needs about 5 minutes to cook in the sauce.

13. 13

    When the pasta is cooked, add to your sauce and toss to coat.

14. 14

    Top of with a little cheese and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.