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Pasta alla Norma

Name: Pasta alla Norma
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Northern Italian
Ingredients: 300 g spaghetti; 1 large eggplant, diced; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1/4 cup chopped basil; 1/2 cup ricotta salata, crumbled; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced

A classic Sicilian pasta dish with tomatoes, eggplant, basil, and ricotta salata.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then drain.
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add eggplant and cook until softened.
Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, then top with basil and ricotta salata before serving.

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