Pasta a la norma

Packed with flavour this Italian pasta dish, spaghetti alla Norma, is well worth a try. Topped with pecorino, it's comfort food at its best. Get stuck in!

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Pasta alla Norma (eggplant pasta) starts with a quick and easy homemade marinara sauce and roasted eggplant for the best texture and flavor.

Pasta alla Norma is classic Sicilian comfort food, where pasta is tossed in a chunky eggplant and tomato sauce. It's a great company dish, as well as meatless night option!

Authentic Pasta alla Norma with eggplant in rich tomato sauce, tossed with pasta, and topped with cheese and fresh basil—a Sicilian classic!

🍆 Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian dish featuring eggplant, tomatoes, and fresh basil. Simple yet flavorful, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy pasta night. Serve with grated cheese and enjoy authentic Italian comfort food! 💡 Pin it now and savor a taste of Italy! #PastaAllaNorma #ItalianRecipes #VegetarianPasta #EasyDinnerIdeas #ComfortFood 🍅🍝

Say “ciao” to your new pasta alla Norma. This updated version of the Sicilian classic includes prosciutto, which is fried until golden. Its rendered fat is used to start the dish and provide a rich, nuanced flavor, and the cooked bits are used to finish it for a salty crunch. To save on time, the eggplant roasts while a quick sauce of cherry and canned tomatoes, shallots, garlic and chile comes together on the stovetop. Just before serving, the eggplant, pasta and mozzarella (in place of the…

Pasta alla Norma: Roasted eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and Pecorino cheese create a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions. Enjoy this easy, hearty, and flavorful pasta dish!