PENNE ALLA NORMA

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Categories     Boil

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup water, plus more as needed
1/2 cup firmly packed torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggplant; season generously with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until eggplant begins to release juices, about 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes (if mixture begins to brown too much on bottom of pan, add up to a few tablespoons water, and scrape up bits with a wooden spoon).
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/4 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato mixture and basil to pot, and toss with pasta; briefly reheat over medium-low if necessary. To serve, divide among bowls; top each with a dollop of ricotta, and garnish with additional basil.

Prabin Bhujel
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata are a perfect match.


Alauddin Islam Rubaya
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Fanny Video
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. It's packed with flavor and it's sure to please everyone at the table.


Pankaj Zadav
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Jeshua Cunairun
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


All Boss
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved it!


Melinda Bennett
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the creamy ricotta salata and the crispy eggplant.


Raja Bayu
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


snappybabby chingy
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


eddie nahri
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant and tomato sauce are a perfect match.


Usama Chohan
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Emin Pawaz Official
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sharmin Hoq
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a great vegetarian option.


Lewis Mphanza
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This pasta is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the creamy ricotta salata and the crispy eggplant.


Morse Code
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is just perfect.


Demelash Hailu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the crispy eggplant.


IttzFrxst
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the overall flavor of the dish was amazing.


Zainhabibmalik Zainhabib
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata blended perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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