Best Italian Food: Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian dish made with pasta, eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata cheese. The dish is named after the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini, as it is said to evoke the flavors and colors of Sicily. The star of the dish is the eggplant, which is typically fried until it is golden and tender, and then combined with a simple tomato sauce to form the base of the dish. The sauce is then tossed with cooked pasta, such as spaghetti or penne, and topped with crumbled ricotta salata cheese, which adds a salty and tangy flavor to the dish. Pasta alla Norma is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual dinner or a special occasion. Its unique combination of ingredients and bold flavors make it a must-try for anyone who loves Italian cuisine.
Recipe of Sicilian Style with Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Ricotta Salata Pasta Alla Norma
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add as much eggplant as fits in a single layer and season with salt.
Recipe of Sicilian Style with Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Ricotta Salata Pasta Alla Norma
Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until eggplant is well browned on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer eggplant to a plate and set aside. Repeat with remaining eggplant, adding olive oil as necessary, until all eggplant is browned.
Recipe of Sicilian Style with Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Ricotta Salata Pasta Alla Norma
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Pasta alla Norma
Sicily, Italy is rich in culinary traditions and home to great artists like the opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. Bellini’s most famous opera is NORMA, and Sicily’s tribute to him is Pasta alla Norma, an irresistible preparation of tubular pasta shapes like ziti, rigatoni, or penne, with eggplant, tomatoes, basil and ricotta salata. The name Pasta alla Norma is said to have originated from the cry of joy and approval that people cannot repress after they eat this Sicilian specialty: “This pasta is a NORMA!” meaning a masterpiece.
This is a simple recipe courtesy of Chef Rosario, but it’s one that requires high quality ingredients. Chef Rosario recommends using small fresh eggplant—slender ones are best—that are not very seedy. This way, the eggplant doesn’t need to be salted and pressed to remove bitter juices. Additionally, use high quality San Marzano tomatoes. Ricotta salata is the cheese of choice; however, you can also use Greek feta or a young Pecorino (sheep’s milk) since Sicilian ricotta is usually made with sheep’s milk.
Chef Rosario notes about the preparation of the eggplant in this recipe that, “Every home cook or chef has a different way prepare the eggplant for this dish. Some deep fry thin slices of eggplant and then set them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. I prefer to toss the eggplant in just enough oil to turn it golden as it pan-sears so that draining it is not necessary. Pasta, tomato, and eggplant all take 10 to 12 minutes to cook, so they should be ready all at about the same time or with a short resting time for the sauce and the eggplant.”
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Pasta alla Norma (eggplant pasta)
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⭐️ Pasta alla Norma is a classic Sicilian pasta dish with rich and creamy tomato sauce, tender roasted eggplants, and fresh basil.
⭐️ Ingredients
2 ounces (350 grams) rigatoni pasta
ROASTED EGGPLANT
2 medium eggplants
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
⅓ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
TOMATO SAUCE
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz or 800 g) whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup (250 grams) water
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 leaves fresh basil
1 handful ricotta salata grated. Sub parmesan, pecorino, feta, or vegan cheese.
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Penne alla Norma, Nudeln mit Auberginen und Ricotta salata, Pasta with eggplant and ricotta salata
Italienische Küche einfach zuhause nach kochen.
Für 4 Personen
320 Gramm Pasta
600 Gramm Auberginen
150 Gramm Ricotta salata ( alternative Parmesan oder Pecorino )
500 ml Passierte Tomaten
15 Basilikum Blätter
Salz, Pfeffer und Zucker
Pasta alla Norma ist ein Pastagericht der sizilianischen Küche. Grundlage sind meist Makkaroni, gelegentlich auch Penne oder Penne rigate oder Spaghetti. Weitere Zutaten sind Auberginen, Tomaten, frisches Basilikum und Ricotta Salata, ein für Sizilien typischer Schafskäse.
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Recipe:
100 gr Rigatoni pasta
200 gr Tomato pulp
1 eggplant
50 gr ricotta salata
40 gr Italian basil
Extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper