Penne Alla Norma Recipe

Name: Penne Alla Norma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 eggplant, peeled and diced; 2 pints grape tomatoes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh basil, torn; parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 eggplant, peeled and diced
2 pints grape tomatoes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/3 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 cup fresh basil, torn
parmesan cheese (to garnish)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, reserving 1/2 cup or so of pasta water.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep skillet over medium low heat and cook the garlic about 3 minutes.
3
Increase heat to medium high add eggplant and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook about 12 minutes, stirring once, until tomatoes burst.
4
Meanwhile combine ricotta and mint.
5
Add pasta and basil to tomato mixture and stir; add pasta water if needed.
6
Serve pasta in bowls, topped with ricotta mixture; garnish with shaved Parmesan.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 eggplant, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Penne Alla 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.

Penne Alla Norma

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