Shifa Score

1667

Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian pasta with eggplant and tomatoes.

250

Calories

(kcal)

60

Glycemic

Index

6

Protein

(gms)

3

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(620)

VEG

(649)

ITALIAN

(112)

Description

Pasta alla Norma is a traditional Italian dish from Sicily. It features pasta mixed with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, and topped with grated ricotta salata cheese and fresh basil. This Veg dish is known for its rich flavors and is often served as a main course.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Pasta

400

Grams

Eggplant

2

Medium

Olive oil

60

Milliliters

Garlic

2

Cloves

Tomatoes

500

Grams

Ricotta salata

100

Grams

Basil

1

Bunch

Salt

0

To tase

Black pepper

0

To tase

Preparation steps:

1. Slice eggplants into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

2. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt.

3. Let sit for 30 minutes to release moisture.

4. Rinse and pat dry eggplant slices.

5. Heat olive oil in a large pan.

6. Fry eggplant slices until golden brown.

7. Remove and drain on paper towels.

8. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

9. Heat olive oil in another pan.

10. Saute minced garlic until fragrant.

11. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer.

12. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.

13. Add eggplant to tomato sauce.

14. Drain pasta and add to sauce.

15. Toss pasta to coat evenly.

16. Serve with grated ricotta salata on top.

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