Pasta Alla Norma, The Wrong Way Recipe

Name: Pasta Alla Norma, The Wrong Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Spaghetti; 1 Eggplant, Roasted and Peeled; 2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh Oregano Leaves; 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts; Olive Oil; Salt; Freshly Ground Black Peppercorns; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves, thinly sliced; Salt; Red Pepper Flakes; Balsamic Vinegar; 1/4 cup Feta Cheese; 4 pieces Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled

Servings: persons

1/2 pound Spaghetti
1 Eggplant, Roasted and Peeled
2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh Oregano Leaves
1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts
Olive Oil
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Peppercorns
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Leaves, thinly sliced
Salt
Red Pepper Flakes
Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Feta Cheese
4 pieces Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled

1
Heat a pot with enough salted water to cook a half pound of pasta. When it comes to a boil, cook your pasta.
2
Roast Eggplant in a hot oven (or on a grill) until tender. Peel Eggplant and add to a blender (or food processor) with garlic, oregano, pine nuts. Start pureeing, and add olive oil as you go. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3
Combine Cherry Tomatoes, Mint Leaves, Salt, Pepper Flakes, Olive Oil, and Balsamic Vinegar. Toss to combine.
4
Dress pasta with some of the Eggplant puree, loosening with salted pasta water as necessary. (You will probably have too much eggplant puree, but hey, stir in some tahini and you've got baba ghanoush!)
5
late and make an indentation in center of pasta. Add Tomato 'salsa' and sprinkle on Feta, Bacon, and reserved pine nuts.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound Spaghetti, 1 Eggplant, Roasted and Peeled, 2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh Oregano Leaves, and more.

Yes, Pasta Alla Norma, The Wrong Way 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta Alla Norma, The Wrong Way

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