This Pasta Alla Norma Is The Perfect Healthy Meal For A Busy Lifestyle.
Pasta alla norma is the easy pasta recipe you need. This quick, cheap, & incredibly delicious pasta ticks all the right boxes with it being healthy, fresh & wholesome. Traditionally the eggplant is fried in a pan with olives which takes a long time, but with this method, we roast it in the oven, which requires minimal effort & time. Follow the easy recipe & instructions to create the dish you’ve been missing.
Ingredients
- 450g (15.8oz) - Penne
- 2 - Eggplants, Diced
- 3 Tbsp (60ml) - Olive Oil, Divided
- 3 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 400g (14.1oz) - Diced Tinned Tomatoes
- 1 ½ tsp (1.5g) - Dried Oregano
- 20g (0.7oz) - Basil, Leaves Picked & Stems Used
- Seasoning To Taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°c - 430°f.
- Dice the eggplant into medium size pieces, place it into a bowl along with half of the olive oil & seasoning to taste.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper & place down the seasoned eggplant. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, mixing it around halfway.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Generously season with sea salt flakes & cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
- Place a large pan onto the stovetop over medium heat. Add in the remaining olive oil & garlic, sauté for 1 minute or until just starting to brown. Add in the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil stems & season to taste. Mix to combine & bring to a boil over a high heat. Once boiling reduce heat to medium & simmer for 12 minutes.
- By this stage, the eggplant can be removed from the oven, transferred into the sauce & mixed well until fully combined.
- Add in the aldente pasta along with ½ cup (125ml) of pasta water & add in the basil leaves. Mix well & remove from the heat. Add in enough of the pasta water until you reach the desired consistency, you may want more or less.
- Serve in bowls & grate over some ricotta salata cheese or use plain ricotta or parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil & cracked black pepper. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Pasta Alla Norma Storage Instructions
This pasta will last up to 4 days in the fridge and the freezer for up to 6 months, both stored in an airtight container.
Pasta Alla Norma Reheating Instructions
To reheat, place the pasta in a pan over medium-high heat and mix gently until hot throughout. You can add a splash of water, canned tomato or vegetable stock to refresh the sauce if needed. Alternatively, you can reheat the pasta in a microwave in bursts until hot.
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