Pasta alla Norma is one of the best vegetarian dishes that you can easily add to your weekly dinner rotation. Made with eggplant this easy pasta dish is super impressive and truly deserves a place on your list.
1PoundAngel Hair Pastacan replace with ziti, rigatoni or any other long hair pasta.
½Cupgrated Ricotta salata can replace with Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
Chopped Parsley or freshly chopped basil
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INSTRUCTIONS
Roasting Eggplant
Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a 13x9 inch baking sheet with cooking spray.Peel eggplant and slice them into thin 1/2 inch circles. Place them on your baking sheet. Season with Olive Oil, salt, and pepper. Allow them to get completely roasted - golden brown - for at least 25-35 minutes. Make sure you flip them over at the 20-minute mark.
COOK PASTA
Cook pasta as per package directions. Drain the water.
Make Tomato Sauce
In a skillet heat some Olive Oil. As the oil gets partially hot, add minced garlic and chilies. Allow them to saute for a while - 30 to 45 seconds. Add Canned tomato, tomato paste, Italian Seasoning, Salt, and Pepper.
Add Eggplant, Pasta, and Cheese
Finally, add in roasted eggplant and cooked pasta. Stir lightly to combine. Top with grated Ricotta Salata or Parmesan Cheese. Serve hot.
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Notes
You can replace Italian Seasoning with just Dried Oregano
You can fry your Eggplant in oil. But, soak them in water and salt for 30-minutes. That way they soak less oil while frying.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pasta alla Norma
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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