Pasta alla norma

Name: Pasta alla norma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 aubergines, cut into 3cm chunks; 1 heaped tsp salt; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; pinch chilli flakes; 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes; 1 tsp sugar; 350g spaghetti; small bunch basil, shredded plus a few leaves to serve; 1 heaped tbsp capers; ricotta salata or parmesan, finely grated to serve

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It's then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:32:07 GMT