( Episode 41 ) Pasta Alla Norma Recipe | Uncle Giuseppe's Recipes

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.

Cube the eggplant and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.

Take half of the salted eggplant and add it to the skillet to cook until golden brown.

Add fileto de pomodoro (chunky marinara sauce with extra garlic) to the skillet with the eggplant.

Incorporate ricotta salata into the dish, noting it doesn't melt.

Make ribbons of basil and toss them into the dish.

Add half of the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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