Authentic Sicilian Pasta alla Norma | Vegetarian Italian Recipe

Authentic Sicilian Pasta alla Norma | Vegetarian Italian Recipe

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Pasta alla Norma is a classic vegetarian aubergine-based dish from the Italian island of Sicily. Learn how to make it the authentic way with this easy-to-follow recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 700g (1lb 9oz) aubergines, ideally nera di Palermo, though regular aubergines are fine
  • coarse sea salt
  • 1kg (2 1/4lb) sweet, ripe cherry tomatoes
  • extra virgin olive oil (I use Tonda Iblea)
  • 2 garlic cloves, ideally pink garlic, finely sliced
  • sea salt
  • 2 handfuls basil leaves, half roughly shredded
  • chilli flakes
  • 320g (11oz) spaghetti
  • 80g (2 3/4oz) ricotta salata, or pecorino cheese, finely grated

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