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Pasta Alla Norma (Pasta in Spicy Eggplant & Tomato Sauce)

Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: noodles pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 46 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pasta Spaghetti Angel Hair Bucatini Long like / or - .
  • 3 ~ 4 eggplant Japanese long or a Large round - cut into thick slices
  • 3 ~ 4 red chili Dried
  • 1 14 oz . cans Tomatoes of (or 3~4 large ripe)
  • 2 ~ 3 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dry - (or 1tbsp fresh)
  • ½ cup Parsley Basil or - chopped
  • ½ cup Ricotta Salata Pecorino Romano or - grated

Instructions

  • Cook sliced eggplant in batches in 2~3tbsp of olive oil until the eggplants are cooked through and nicely browned. Sprinkle with some salt. Remove onto a plate and repeat with the remaining eggplant slices.
  • In the same pan, heat 2tbsp olive oil on medium heat, add the garlic and chilies, and cook till the garlic turns golden, make sure not to burn garlic.
  • Add the tomatoes and oregano, along with salt and pepper; cook until sauce thickens and is not too dry, stirring occasionally. Add the fried eggplant slices to the sauce and reheat for a minute.
  • In the meantime, cook the pasta till tender but not mushy. Drain and add to the tomato sauce.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning, then top it with parsley or basil and grated cheese. Serve hot!!
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