PASTA ALLA NORMA - Ricetta Originale Siciliana - Chef Max Mariola

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.

Slice the eggplant and sprinkle with salt; let sit to draw out moisture.

Rinse the eggplant and pat dry.

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the eggplant until golden brown.

Remove the eggplant and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté garlic and cipollotto until fragrant.

Add the fresh tomatoes and simmer.

Add the fried eggplant back into the sauce and stir to combine.

Cook the rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain.

Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve topped with cacioricotta and fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens