Norma's Pasta: Pasta a la Norma

Norma's Pasta: Pasta a la Norma
Norma's Pasta: Pastan a la Norma might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 780 calories, 27g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up thyme, salt and pepper, eggplants, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the mint you could follow this main course with the Mint Brownies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
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In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until smoking.
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3
Add the onion and the garlic and cook until soft but not yet browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add the eggplant and cook, stirring regularly until softened and lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, basil, and thyme, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
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Cook the pasta according to the package directions, until al dente.
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Drain well and pour the hot pasta into the pan with the eggplant mixture.
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8
Add ricotta salata and heat through.
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9
Garnish with parsley, mint, chili flakes and basil leaves.
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Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings4
Health Score80
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