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