Pasta alla Norma is a typical dish of Sicilian cuisine. The name Norma refers to the theatrical work of the composer Vincenzo Bellini, who was proudly Sicilian. This dish is characterized by the presence of fried eggplants, tomato sauce, salted ricotta, and fresh basil. It is a tasty and flavorful first course, perfect for a dinner based on regional Italian cuisine.
Cut the eggplants into pieces, place them in a colander, and sprinkle a little salt on them
Let them drain for about half an hour
Dry them and fry them in plenty of oil
Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil, and when they are golden, add the tomato puree, basil leaves, and salt
Let it reduce well
Cook the macaroni al dente, drain them, and dress them with the sauce
Place them on the serving dish and cover them with the eggplants
Serve them sprinkled with grated salted ricotta
Pan
Knife
Italia, Sicilia
Energy (kcal) | 232.45 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 21.27 |
of which Sugars (g) | 2.68 |
Fat (g) | 14.7 |
of which Saturates (g) | 2.54 |
Protein (g) | 4.57 |
Fiber (g) | 0.97 |
Sale (g) | 0.01 |