PASTA ALLA NORMA
Hello, I'm Tony Mantuano, and we are going to do a classic Sicilian pasta called pasta alla Norma. This pasta dish comes from Catania, on the Eastern coast of Sicily, where one of its inhabitants, Vincenzo Bellini, wrote an opera called Norma.
Provided by Tony Mantuano
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta and sauce: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes less than what the box advises. Meanwhile, cut the eggplants into a large dice. Heat a skillet to high heat, add the olive oil, then the eggplant in one layer. Season with salt and pepper and add more oil if the pan becomes too dry. Continue cooking until eggplant is lightly brown. Add the garlic, chili pepper, dried oregano and stir to keep the garlic from browning. Add tomato passato, bring sauce back to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Assemble the dish: When the sauce is finished cooking, turn off the heat and add the basil. Meanwhile, when the pasta is firm to the touch, reserve 1 cup pasta water (you will only need half). Drain the pasta and return it to the pot along with the sauce and ½ cup pasta water. Over low heat gently toss the pasta with the sauce for 2 minutes to allow it to "marry" and absorb some of the sauce. The dish is done when the pasta begins to stick to the bottom of the pot. Garnish with grated ricotta salata cheese and serve.
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PUSPA SUBBA
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any pasta lover.
Tamal Sarkar
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Talha Talha
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Sourov Sheikh
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Amilleona Mrs Amilleona
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Amile
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Adelina Villarreal
[email protected]I love the way the ricotta salata adds a salty and creamy flavor to the dish.
Taleeq Yaseen
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The eggplant is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Alamin Dali
[email protected]I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.
Moahin Sadeeq
[email protected]Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian dish that is both simple and delicious. The combination of pasta, eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata is perfect.