Pasta alla Norma Recipe with Sicilian Flair

Name: Pasta alla Norma Recipe with Sicilian Flair
Ingredients: 1 Large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; Salt — used to sweat the eggplant and to season the dish throughout; Olive oil, for frying; 8-9 large ripe tomatoes or 28 oz of crushed tomatoes San Marzano; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn plus more for garnish; 12 oz whole grain pasta (rigatoni or spaghetti works well); 3/4 cup ricotta Salata cheese, grated (you can substitute Pecorino Romano if unavailable); black peppers to taste

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Discover the authentic flavors of Sicily with this Pasta alla Norma recipe. Roasted eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil make it unforgettable.

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Ingredients

1 Large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt — used to sweat the eggplant and to season the dish throughout
Olive oil, for frying
8-9 large ripe tomatoes or 28 oz of crushed tomatoes San Marzano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn plus more for garnish
12 oz whole grain pasta (rigatoni or spaghetti works well)
3/4 cup ricotta Salata cheese, grated (you can substitute Pecorino Romano if unavailable)
black peppers to taste