This Pasta Alla Norma Recipe Will Make You Think You’re In Italy

ricotta salata

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Dice eggplant into small pieces.

Toss eggplant with olive oil.

Cook eggplant in batches in olive oil to avoid steaming.

Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan.

Add basil and let the mixture cook until jammy and sweet.

Add the eggplant back into the pan for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Cook pasta of your choice and reserve some pasta water.

Drain pasta and mix with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to help adhere the sauce.

Plate the pasta and top with grated parmesan and ricotta.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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