Name: Stanley Tucci Inspired Pasta alla Norma
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 small bunch basil, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ cup grated ricotta salata; 1 lb dry rigatoni pasta; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper; Grated parmesan for serving

Description

Much like your usual rigatoni with tomato sauce, but with the luscious addition of fried eggplant.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large eggplant
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 small bunch basil, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ cup grated ricotta salata
1 lb dry rigatoni pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Grated parmesan for serving

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Instructions

1. Prepare eggplant by washing and slicing into cubes. Salt eggplant and place in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature for two hours. Rinse away the salt. Pat dry. Add to pan with olive oil. Saute until golden brown. Remove from pan. Set aside.

1. In the same pan, add olive oil, garlic, tomato, and oregano. Add half of the basil once the sauce thickens over medium heat.

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne al dente.

1. Mix eggplant pieces into sauce. Simmer over low heat. Stir in ricotta and remaining basil. Add penne from its boiling water. Add a touch of salted water. Mix gently. Serve warm. Add grated parmesan for serving and enjoy your Stanley Tucci Inspired Pasta alla Norma.