Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma
37 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Traditional Sicilian pasta recipe of eggplant combined with tomato sauce and topped with ricotta salata.
Ingredients
Serves 7
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+™ Penne |
| 2 | Medium eggplants, diced |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | 1/Medium red onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice |
| 4 | Cloves garlic, sliced |
| 1 | 28- Ounce can Italian plum tomatoes |
| 3 | Sprigs fresh basil |
| 1 | Sprig fresh thyme |
| 2 | Tablespoons salt |
| 1 | Cup ricotta salata cheese, freshly grated |
| 2 | Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 475°F.
Step 2
Place eggplants on a dry sheet pan and place in oven to bake until soft and dark golden brown, about 12-14 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
Step 3
Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a 12 to 14-inch skillet until smoking.
Step 5
Add the onion and the garlic and cook until soft but not yet browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 6
Add tomatoes, basil, and thyme bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Add eggplant and simmer about 6 minutes remove from heat and set aside.
Step 8
Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions. Drain well and pour the hot pasta into the pan with the eggplant mixture.
Step 9
Toss over medium heat to mix and then pour into a heated serving dish.
Step 10
Sprinkle with grated cheese, parsley, chili flakes and torn basil leaves; Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
Protein+® Penne Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Penne pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
- Shape Short pasta
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta