Penne alla Norma Recipe

Name: Penne alla Norma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound penne rigate; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch chunks; 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed; 1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese

Servings: persons

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup ricotta cheese

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt.
2
Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
3
Drain pasta; return to pot.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium.
5
Add onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add eggplant; season generously with salt and pepper.
7
Cover, and cook until eggplant begins to release juices, about 5 minutes.
8
Uncover; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes (if mixture begins to brown too much on bottom of pan, add up to a few tablespoons water, and scrape up bits with a wooden spoon).
9
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.
10
Add tomato mixture and basil to pot, and toss with pasta; briefly reheat over medium-low if necessary.
11
To serve, divide among bowls; top each with a dollop of ricotta, and garnish with additional basil.

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 pound penne rigate, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced, 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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