PASTA ALLA NORMA

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:37:34 GMT

Step 1

1. Heat 3 tbsps oil in a pan over medium-low heat, add your garlic cloves, chopped basil and tomato passata.

Step 2

2. Cook for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

3. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper and set aside.

Step 4

4. Chop your aubergines into cubes (approximately 1.5 cm thick) and place them into a colander. Sprinkle some sea salt on top and let your aubergines rest for about 20 mins. This process will make the aubergine release its bitter juice!

Step 5

5. Rinse your aubergines to remove excess salt and pat them dry.

Step 6

6. Heat 2 cm olive oil in a large frying pan (170C/340F) then fry your aubergine cubes in batches until nice and golden. Pat them dry and set aside.

Step 7

7. Chop your fresh basil then add it to your tomato sauce along with half of your fried aubergines and give it a nice stir.

Step 8

8. Boil your pasta in some salted water, drain it and mix it with your sauce adding some pasta water if needed.

Step 9

9. Serve your pasta alla Norma with the rest of your fried aubergines on top and abundant freshly grated Ricotta salata cheese.

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