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Jamie Oliver Pasta Alla Norma Recipe

Jamie Oliver Pasta Alla Norma Recipe

This Jamie Oliver Pasta Alla Norma Recipe is pure comfort food. It comes from sunny Sicily.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course MAIN
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta 400 grams.
  • Eggplant 2 medium sized.
  • Olive oil 4 tablespoons.
  • Garlic cloves 2 minced.
  • Canned tomatoes 400 grams.
  • Fresh basil leaves handful.
  • Ricotta salata or parmesan 60 grams.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Black pepper to taste.

Instructions
 

Prepare the eggplant

  • Cut eggplant into cubes. Heat oil in pan. Fry cubes until golden.

Cook the pasta

  • Boil water with salt. Add pasta cook al dente. Save some pasta water.

Make the sauce

  • Add garlic same pan. Cook gently until fragrant. Add tomatoes stir well.

Combine everything

  • Add eggplant sauce. Mix gently season. Add cooked pasta splash water.

Finish and serve

  • Turn off heat. Add basil leaves. Grate cheese top. Serve hot and fresh.

Notes

  • Use ripe eggplants always.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Salt pasta water well.
  • Save pasta water for sauce.
  • Use fresh basil only.
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