Pasta alla Norma: Easy and Delicious Italian Comfort Food
Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian dish that showcases the flavors of eggplant and tomatoes, making it a hearty and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cups eggplant, diced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the diced eggplant and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, make sure the Parmesan is not made with animal rennet.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pasta alla Norma, Italian pasta, eggplant pasta, comfort food