Pasta alla norma recipe | Good Food

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines cut into 3cm chunks
• 1 heaped tsp salt
• 4 tbsp/60ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• pinch chilli flakes
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 350g/12oz spaghetti (egg-free, if needed)
• small bunch basil shredded, plus a few leaves to serve
• 1 heaped tbsp capers
• ricotta salata or parmesan finely grated, to serve (optional)