Easy Casarecce alla Norma (Sicilian Eggplant Pasta)

Casarecce alla Norma is the delicious, iconic pasta dish that you will find all over Sicily.

With only three main ingredients in the sauce–eggplant, tomato and salty, crumbly ricotta salata cheese–pasta all norma is a favorite among Sicilians and Americans alike.

Ingredients

Eggplant Olive Oil Garlic Basil

1.

Prep and gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2.

Then, roast the eggplant in a 425°F preheated oven on a lower rack. Place large chunks of eggplant on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer on it.

3.

Bake for 15 minutes, turn the sheet pan around, then roast for 15 more minutes or until the eggplant are tender and caramelized.

4.

While the eggplant is roasting, start the sauce. Combine the olive oil, garlic, half the fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes in a large skillet and heat on medium-low.

5.

Then add the tomatoes, salt and black pepper and stir. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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